On the trail of the tropics

Eastern and Central Tropical Atlantic (AL90): It is a low pressure area located several hundred miles west-southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands and is becoming increasingly well defined. The environmental conditions are favorable for further development. It will likely become a tropical depression. The chance of developing within 48 hours is 80%. The chance of developing within seven days is 90%.

Western Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico: An extensive low pressure area over the western Caribbean Sea is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms. This system could develop into a tropical depression. The chance of occurrence within 48 hours is 0%. The chance of developing within seven days is 50%.

East Atlantic: A tropical wave at low latitudes near the coast of West Africa is currently producing limited shower and thunderstorm activity. This system could develop slowly as it moves west or west-northwest across the eastern Atlantic. The chance of occurrence within 48 hours is 0%. The chance of developing within seven days is 30%.

LOCAL FORECAST

Tonight temperatures will be in the high 70s before midnight, with light winds from the south and southwest. It will be humid and the sky will be partly cloudy. It won’t rain tonight. The chance of rain is between 20% and 30% Monday and Tuesday afternoon.

RIP POWER RISK – Moderate

The look ahead – By Wednesday we should have a very clear idea of ​​the direction of disturbances in the Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. Locally, the first half of the week will bring great weather with a weak cold front bringing light rain.