Tallahassee, FL – A tropical wave moving across the central tropical Atlantic has a 70% chance of developing into a tropical depression later this week, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami.
The disturbance, located far east of the Caribbean, is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms. While dry air is expected to slow development in the short term, forecasters say conditions could become more favorable by mid to late week as the system tracks west-northwestward at 10 to 15 mph.
According to the National Weather Service in Tallahassee, the system is not currently a threat to the northeast Gulf Coast. Historically, tropical waves this far east can take up to 10 days to approach the United States, if they don’t curve back out to sea.
Forecasters emphasize that while this disturbance may not pose an immediate risk, the timing underscores the ongoing peak of hurricane season. “It’s never a bad time to check your hurricane kit to make sure things are good to go,” NWS Tallahassee advised in a Sunday evening update.
The NHC estimates a low 20% chance of development over the next 48 hours, but a high 70% chance through the next seven days. Meteorologists will continue to monitor the system and provide updates if its path shifts closer to U.S. interests.
Residents across Florida and the broader Gulf Coast are urged to stay informed by following updates from the National Hurricane Center at hurricanes.gov.
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