Weather Experts Keeping Close Eye on Tropical Wave Expected to Turn into Tropical Depression

UPDATE from National Hurricane Center –

…TROPICAL STORM WATCHES ISSUED FOR PORTIONS OF THE LEEWARD ISLANDS…

Key Messages for Potential Tropical Cyclone Five
SundayAugust 11, 2024 5:00 PM EDT:

1. The disturbance is expected to become a tropical storm before reaching the Leeward Islands, where Tropical Storm Watches are in effect. Tropical storm conditions could begin on Tuesday for portions of the area.
2. Heavy rainfall may result in locally considerable flash flooding and mudslides in portions of the northern Leeward Islands Tuesday and Wednesday, and into Puerto Rico Wednesday through Thursday.
3. Additional watches or warnings will likely be required for the British and U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico tonight or early Monday, and interests in these locations should monitor the progress of this system.

En Español: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at5+shtml/205233.shtml?spanish_key_messages#contents

For more information, visit: hurricanes.gov/#Five
For the latest marine forecast, visit: hurricanes.gov/marine

—————

Original report

National Hurricane Center –

This Satuday, shower and thunderstorm activity continues to increase in association with a tropical wave located roughly midway between the Cabo Verde Islands and the Lesser Antilles. Environmental conditions appear conducive for gradual development of this system during the next several days while it moves westward to west-northwestward at 15 to 20 mph across the central tropical Atlantic. A tropical depression is likely to form by the early to middle part of next week while the system approaches and then moves near or over the Lesser Antilles, and interests there should monitor the progress of this system. Then, the system is forecast to move generally west-northwestward and could approach portions of the Greater Antilles by the middle to latter part of next week. It has a medium (40 percent) chance of formation in the next 48 hours and a high (80 percent) chance in the next 7 days.

En Español: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/MIATWOSAT.shtml
For the latest updates, visit: Hurricanes.gov
Marine Forecast: Hurricanes.gov/marine

Allison

See Full Bio