MIAMI - The Atlantic Ocean is currently experiencing increased activity, with two weather systems being closely monitored for potential tropical development. The most urgent system is Potential Tropical Cyclone 6 in the Caribbean Sea, which could develop into a tropical cyclone within 24 hours and will be named Francine.
This system is already producing tropical-storm-force winds and only needs a well-defined circulation center to be officially recognized as a tropical cyclone. Forecasts suggest that the system will intensify into a hurricane and make landfall along the eastern coast of Texas or Louisiana by Wednesday. The chance of formation within 48 hours is estimated at 90%.
Ocean Activity
Another system, known as Invest 92L, is located over the central Atlantic Ocean. While it shows limited organization, environmental conditions are favorable for further development.
The likelihood of development within 48 hours is 60%, and the chance rises to 70% within seven days. The system is moving westward at about 16 km/h and could reach the northeastern Caribbean Sea by the end of next week, warranting close monitoring.
A second system is located behind Invest 92L, west of the Cape Verde Islands, and is producing a large area of unorganized showers and thunderstorms. This system is showing little movement, but it may interact with a tropical wave moving westward from the African coast in the coming days. The chance of development within 48 hours is low, at less than 10%, but increases to 50% within seven days.
The National Hurricane Center in Miami continues to monitor these systems closely, as they could develop into dangerous storms. For now, the threat to the Caribbean is mainly associated with Invest 92L, but residents in the region are urged to remain vigilant as the hurricane season becomes more active.