Conditions call for a hurricane to develop by the end of the month: CPC

SAN JUAN — The bad news about yesterday’s start to the Atlantic Hurricane Season is that more favorable conditions for cyclonic development are forecast between mid to late June.

Wet and unstable conditions are expected early next week as a tropical wave approaches Puerto Rico from the southeast and a wide surface wave develops west of the region.

This will increase the risk of torrential rainfall in most of the forecast areas, causing flooding in urban areas, roads and small streams, as well as isolated flash flooding during the coming week. Residents and visitors are advised to avoid activities near small creeks and waterfalls due to the risk of sudden overgrowth from area rivers. Thunderstorms today could produce frequent lightning.

A weak mass of Saharan dust lingers over the area, causing a combination of fog and increased humidity. This weather pattern will contribute to warm to very hot temperatures.