BY: WEATHER TEAM | BocaNewsNow.com
BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — The system off the coast of Florida continues to grow as the National Hurricane Center is now watching several waves. Nothing poses an immediate threat to Florida, but the systems serve as a reminder that this is expected to be quite a hurricane season.
Here’s the afternoon update from the National Hurricane Center with the inclusion of wave information from the tropical outlook:
… TROPICAL WAVES…
A tropical wave axis is along 20W, south of 13N, moving westward at 10-15 kt. A few showers are noted near the wave axis.
An eastern Atlantic tropical wave with axis along 37W, south of 16N, is moving westward at around 10 kt. Scattered moderate convection is noted from 06N to 14N and between 34W and 41W.
A central Atlantic tropical wave with axis along 52W, south of 16N, is westward at around 10-15 kt. Scattered moderate convection is noted from 05N to 11N and between 50W and 56W.
An eastern Caribbean tropical wave with axis along 66W, south of 17N, is moving westward at 10-15 kt. No significant convection is noted with this wave over the Caribbean waters at this time.
- Southwestern Atlantic Ocean (AL92): Satellite imagery and National Weather Service Doppler radar data indicate that showers and thunderstorms associated with a well-defined low pressure area centered about 80 miles east-southeast of Brunswick, Georgia, continue to lack the necessary organization for the low to be considered a tropical cyclone. Recent Air Force Reserve reconnaissance aircraft data indicate that winds to 35 mph are occurring in association with the low. Only a small increase in the organization of the showers and thunderstorms could result in the formation of a short-lived tropical depression before it reaches the coast of northeastern Florida or Georgia tonight, and interests there should monitor its progress. For more information, refer to High Seas Forecasts issued by the National Weather Service, as well as local forecasts issued by your local National Weather Service Forecast Office.
- Formation chance through 48 hours…medium…60 percent.
- Formation chance through 7 days…medium…60 percent.
- Southwestern Gulf of Mexico: A broad area of low pressure is forecast to form over the Bay of Campeche by this evening. Environmental conditions appear conducive for gradual development of this system as it moves slowly west-northwestward or northwestward, and a tropical depression could form over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico this weekend. Interests along the Gulf coast of Mexico should monitor the progress of this system.
- Formation chance through 48 hours…medium…50 percent.
- Formation chance through 7 days…medium…60 percent.
