PBS and NPR for Southwest Florida
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

Westward moving tropical wave in the Caribbean being watched

NOAA
/
WGCU

The National Hurricane Centeris reporting a westward moving tropical wave located over the southeastern Caribbean Sea is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms.

Environmental conditions appear conducive for slow development once the wave reaches the western Caribbean late this week.

The NHC is forecasting formation chances through 48 hours as low, near 0 percent, and formation chances through 7 days also low, at 20 percent.

WGCU is your trusted source for news and information in Southwest Florida. We are a nonprofit public service, and your support is more critical than ever. Keep public media strong and donate now. Thank you.