ORLANDO, Fla. — A tropical wave in the Central Atlantic has an increased chance of development this week.
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The disturbance now has a 60% chance of showing tropical development by later this week.
The system, currently east of the Leeward Islands, could become a tropical depression or tropical storm near the Bahamas.
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What happens to it then is still a big question mark.
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If it organizes quickly, it could strengthen into a tropical storm and move into Florida or up the eastern coast of the U.S.
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If it stays weak, it could shoot into the Gulf of Mexico.
A tropical wave east of the Leeward Islands has a 60% chance of development in the next 7 days. A tropical depression could form late this week. Interests in the Greater Antilles, Bahamas, and SE U.S. should monitor the progress of this system at https://t.co/VD8ljHgJUX. #flwx pic.twitter.com/zttGuTtjRM
— NWS Tampa Bay (@NWSTampaBay) July 30, 2024
As of Tuesday morning, the system is battling dry air, so development will be limited for the next two days.
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Channel 9 meteorologists will continue to monitor the system and provide updates on Eyewitness News.
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