Developing Tropical System in Atlantic Could Impact Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico Later This Week

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) continues to monitor a broad area of low pressure south of the Cabo Verde Islands that could gradually strengthen as it moves across the Atlantic this week. As of the 2 a.m. EDT Sunday Tropical Weather Outlook, the NHC has raised development odds to 40 percent within 48 hours and 70 percent over seven days.

Forecasters say environmental conditions remain conducive for gradual development as the system travels west-northwestward across the central tropical Atlantic. The disturbance could reach the Leeward Islands — including the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico — by the middle or latter part of this week.

While the system lacks a well-defined circulation, forecast models offer a wide range of potential outcomes. The National Weather Service (NWS) in San Juan noted that both the American GFS and European ECMWF models suggest an increase in moisture by Friday as the wave nears the region, though the exact track and intensity remain uncertain. Residents across the Leeward and Windward Islands are urged to monitor official forecasts and prepare for heavy rain, gusty winds, and localized flooding if the disturbance organizes.  READ MORE... https://viconsortium.com/vi-weather_updates/developing-tropical-system-in-atlantic-could-impact-virgin-islands-and-puerto-rico-later-this-week