Approaching Tropical System Poses Potential Risk to Lesser Antilles

Potential tropical development in the central Atlantic could affect the Lesser Antilles by early next week; formation chance remains low but warrants close monitoring, says National Hurricane Center

  • Staff Consortium
  • July 27, 2024
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NHC's latest graphical tropical weather outlook.

The National Hurricane Center in Miami, Florida, issued a tropical weather outlook at 2:00 a.m. on Saturday, highlighting an area of disturbed weather over the central tropical Atlantic Ocean. This system is expected to interact with an approaching tropical wave over the next several days.

According to the NHC, some development of this system is possible as it moves towards the Lesser Antilles during the early to middle part of next week. The system is then projected to move generally west-northwestward near the Greater Antilles towards the latter part of the week.

The current formation chance through the next 48 hours is low, near 0 percent. However, the formation chance through the next seven days is slightly higher, at 20 percent. Despite the low probability of development in the immediate term, residents and interests in the Lesser Antilles are advised to monitor this system closely.

The interaction of the disturbed weather with the tropical wave could potentially lead to changes in the system's development and path, warranting vigilance from those in the affected areas. The NHC will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as necessary.

As always, it is crucial for residents in hurricane-prone regions to stay informed and prepared during the hurricane season. 

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