National Hurricane Center monitoring five tropical disturbances in the Atlantic

As the Atlantic hurricane season intensifies, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) is closely tracking five tropical disturbances across the region.

In the Northwest Gulf of Mexico, a broad area of low pressure interacting with a weak frontal boundary is generating showers and thunderstorms.

Despite the current activity, upper-level winds are expected to become less favorable for development by late Friday and Saturday, reducing the likelihood of further growth. Nonetheless, the northern Gulf Coast can expect significant rainfall in the coming days. The chance of formation remains low at 10 per cent through both 48 hours and 7 days.

Further east, a low-pressure system off the coast of North Carolina is showing increased organization, with winds approaching gale force.

While this system could acquire some tropical or subtropical features over the next day or two, it is expected to lose its development potential once it encounters cooler waters by early Saturday. Formation chances for this disturbance are also low, standing at 30 per cent through both 48 hours and 7 days.