The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is currently monitoring three areas in the Atlantic Ocean with the potential to develop into tropical cyclones. While none pose an immediate threat, residents in the Caribbean and along the U.S. East Coast should stay informed of the latest updates.
The first area of concern is a broad area of low pressure over the western Caribbean Sea associated with a tropical wave.
Development is not expected today, but the system could become a tropical depression or storm as it moves west-northwestward towards the Yucatan Peninsula and potentially the Bay of Campeche later this weekend. The NHC gives this system a 30% chance of development over the next 48 hours and a low chance of development over the next seven days.
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The second system, designated Invest 95L, is located in the central tropical Atlantic and has a much higher chance of development. Forecasters predict a 90% chance of this system forming into a tropical depression or tropical storm by later today or Saturday. The system is expected to move westward at 15 to 20 mph and could approach the Lesser Antilles by the end of the weekend. Interests in the Lesser Antilles, particularly those in the eastern Caribbean, are advised to monitor the progress of this system.
The third area is a tropical wave located several hundred miles south-southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands. This system is currently showing disorganized showers and thunderstorms, and some slow development is possible over the next few days. The NHC has not assigned a designation or development chance to this system yet.
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Residents in areas potentially affected by these systems are encouraged to monitor NHC advisories for the latest information and follow guidance from local emergency management officials. It’s always wise to have a hurricane preparedness plan in place, regardless of the specific forecast.
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