Note: The video above is previous coverage While Floridians continue to recover from Hurricane Helen and Hurricane Milton, two major storms that hit the state back to back, the tropics are not slowing down. The National Hurricane Center is currently monitoring Invest 94-L and a second disturbance in the Caribbean, although neither system appears to pose a threat to Florida. Late this week, but the NHC says trading associated with that system is becoming less defined. Beyond that. Now, with the system moving generally westward, the National Weather Service says conditions may become marginally favorable for formation, with gradual development beginning late in the week. As the system approaches the Leeward and Virgin Islands, the National Hurricane Center believes a tropical depression could form, although high pressure across Florida is expected to protect the state from impacts. Current models show a junk system moving toward the Caribbean, where it could interact with Earth and die. The chances of formation are very low and have decreased slightly during the week. In the next 48 hours, the NHC says there is a 30% chance this system will develop. These odds are only 40% in the next seven days. Due to the paucity of data at this time, typical information should be treated loosely. As the system evolves, if it ever does, the patterns will become more consistent in terms of path and density. There is plenty of time to monitor the system and a lot of unknowns, so don’t panic. More: Get the facts: Addressing rumors of ‘Nadine’ in the tropics Second disturbance: Western Caribbean Sea The NHC is also monitoring a second broad area of low pressure a little further south that will produce some showers and thunderstorms. Although the chances are low for now, the NHC says some gradual development of this system is possible if it veers over water as it slowly moves northwest toward Central America. Locally heavy rains are expected across parts of Central America later this week, the National Weather Center said. Chances of formation are still very low at the moment, settling at 20% in the next 48 hours and just 20% in the next seven days – also a decline from previous guidance. FIRST WEATHER WARNING Stay with WESH 2 online and on air for forecasts. The most accurate weather in Central Florida. Chief Meteorologists Tony Minolfi, Eric Burris, Kilian Klass, Marquis Meda and Cam Tran.
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Note: The video above is previous coverage
As Floridians continue to recover from Hurricane Helen and Hurricane Milton, two major storms that hit the state back to back, the tropics are not slowing down.
The National Hurricane Center is currently monitoring Invest 94-L and a second disturbance in the Caribbean, although neither system appears to pose a threat to Florida.
Invest 94-L: Tracking a disturbance in the Atlantic Ocean
Invest 94-L, a low-pressure trough located over the central tropical Atlantic, could become a tropical depression late this week, but the NHC says the circulation associated with that system is becoming less defined.
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Currently producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms, Invest 94-L was previously embedded in a dry and unfavorable environment that prevented it from developing further. Now, with the system moving generally westward, the National Weather Service says conditions may become marginally favorable for formation, with gradual development beginning late in the week.
As the system approaches the Leeward and Virgin Islands, the National Hurricane Center believes a tropical depression could form, although high pressure across Florida is expected to protect the state from impacts. Current models show a junk system moving into the Caribbean, where it could interact with land and die.
The formation chances are very low and have decreased slightly during the week. In the next 48 hours, the NHC says there is a 30% chance this system will develop. These odds are only 40% in the next seven days.
Due to the paucity of data at this time, typical information should be treated loosely. As the system evolves, if it ever does, the patterns will become more consistent in terms of path and density. There is plenty of time to monitor the system and a lot of unknowns, so don’t panic.
MORE: Get the facts: Addressing ‘Nadine’ rumors in the tropics
Second disturbance: Western Caribbean Sea
The NHC is also monitoring a second broad area of low pressure slightly to the south that is producing some showers and thunderstorms.
Although the chances are low for now, the NHC says some gradual development of this system is possible if it loses its way over water as it slowly moves northwest toward Central America.
Regardless of developments, locally heavy rain is expected across parts of Central America later this week, the National Hurricane Center said.
Chances of formation are still very low at the moment, remaining at 20% in the next 48 hours and just 20% in the next seven days – also a decline from previous warnings.
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