Two areas of interest in tropics, but neither concern Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. — Two areas of interest exist in the tropical Atlantic, but neither system is currently a major concern for Florida.

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The first area is a weak area of low pressure in the open Atlantic east of the Lesser Antilles.

Computer models indicate some organization is possible, and the National Hurricane Center is giving this system a 50% chance of development.

While it is on a favorable westward path to impact Florida, all major models indicate the complex will likely stay well south of the state or swing out to sea courtesy of a cold front next week.

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This system could impact the islands this weekend and early next week.

A second area is in the northwestern Caribbean, a disorganized area of showers and storms.

This has just a 20% chance of development, and should it develop, it would quickly move westward into Central America.

Stay with Channel 9 for the latest on the tropics.

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