A developing area of low pressure in the central Caribbean Sea has a high chance of becoming a tropical depression within the next few days.
The system is expected to move slowly westward into the western Caribbean Sea, where environmental conditions are favorable for further development. The disturbance is forecast to meander over the region through the weekend before potentially turning northwestward early next week.
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Residents in the western and northwestern Caribbean Sea, particularly in Jamaica which could experience heavy rainfall within the next day, should closely monitor the progress of this system.
Important Information:
- High Chance of Formation: There is a 90% chance the system will develop into a tropical depression within the next 48 hours and over the next 7 days.
- Heavy Rain Expected: Regardless of development, heavy rainfall is anticipated over Jamaica in the coming days.
- Track Uncertainty: The exact path of the system remains uncertain. For the latest updates, including potential gale warnings, refer to High Seas Forecasts issued by the National Weather Service (see below for access information).
- Hurricane Hunter Investigation: An Air Force Hurricane Hunter aircraft is scheduled to investigate the system later today.
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