The National Hurricane Center reports there are now two tropical waves under observation in the Western Caribbean and Eastern Atlantic Ocean, one of which could develop into a tropical storm or depression.
For the Eastern Tropical Atlantic region, satellite images indicate that tropical wave located several hundred miles west-southwest of the
Cabo Verde Islands continues to produce disorganized shower and
thunderstorm activity.
Environmental conditions are forecast to be conducive, and development of this system is anticipated.
A tropical depression or tropical storm is likely to form this weekend several hundred miles east of the Windward Islands while the system
moves westward at 15 to 20 mph.
Formation chances through 48 hours are medium at near 60 percent. Formation chances through 7 days are high at 80 percent.
For the Western Caribbean/Southwestern Gulf of Mexico region, a tropical wave being identified as Invest 94L is moving into the central Caribbean Sea and producing limited shower activity as it moves quickly westward at around 25 mph.
Environmental conditions could become more conducive for some gradual development late this week over the western Caribbean Sea or over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico during the weekend.
Formation chances through 48 hours are low at 10 percent. Formation chances through 7 days are also low at 20 percent.
The National Hurricane Center contributed to this report. 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.