Jamaica in Path of More Potential ‘Bad Weather’
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A low-probability system in the central Atlantic, currently not posing any threat, has caught the attention of the National Hurricane Center. Despite the reported ‘low-probability’, on the heels of Friday’s Squall and Hurricane Beryl weeks ago, many Jamaicans are watching out.
This “area of disturbed weather” in the central tropical Atlantic Ocean is anticipated to interact with an approaching tropical wave in the coming days, according to the center’s Friday update.
The system has the potential to develop as it approaches the Lesser Antilles, early next week. Following this, it is expected to move west-northwestward near the Greater Antilles later in the week, as per the latest forecast.
The chances of formation in the next 48 hours are zero, but the chance may increase to 20%-30% over the next week.
One factor that is currently hindering the system’s development into a tropical cyclone is the swath of dry air and Saharan dust it encountered when it moved westward, just off the coast of Africa. However, next week could present a different scenario if the system endures.
“If the system manages to survive the hostile conditions as it continues westward, it may encounter more favorable conditions for tropical development near the Caribbean or the Gulf of Mexico around the start of August,” stated Bernie Rayno, AccuWeather’s Chief On-Air Meteorologist.
Saturday morning, Weather Jamaica shared the report below:
Learn more from the report below:
On Friday, Weather Jamaica shared a bulletin about the development, stating, “Jamaicans should stay alert just in case. The next name on the list is Debby.”
See the post below:
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