ORLANDO, Fla. — We’re tracking four disturbances in the Atlantic.
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Meteorologist George Waldenberger said activity is picking up, but that is to be expected as September approaches.
The one disturbance that Severe Weather Center 9 is watching closely is in the Central Atlantic.
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Right now, Waldenberger said there is a 70% chance of its development into a tropical depression or named system by Friday.
Keeping an eye on the middle system (red) - now at 70% chance of formation in the next 5 days. NHC: "a tropical depression, at the very least, is likely to form later this week..." pic.twitter.com/O0An0z4yvQ
— George Waldenberger (@GWaldenWFTV) August 28, 2022
But he said we will have to observe it through Labor Day and beyond.
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If the disturbance does form, some models have hinted at a curve trajectory back out to sea, but it’s too early to know that for sure.
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For now, it’s important to watch the tropics and Channel 9 will keep you updated as the week progresses.
Currently, there are no threats to Central Florida, but our weather team will let you know if this changes.
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