A Tropical Storm or Hurricane Could Develop Within the Coming Week; Jamaicans React

August 4, 2024

After being spared by Tropical Storm Debby, Jamaicans are urged to plan for the possibility of more bad weather soon.

The U.S. (United States) National Hurricane Centre has reported that an area of disturbed weather has been recognized in the Main Development Region. A hurricane or tropical storm may develop within the coming week.

After Tropical Storm Debby, the next name on the list is Ernesto, and Jamaicans are being urged to be vigilant of changes in the weather.

The current seven-day cyclone formation chance is less than 40%.

The U.S. National Hurricane Center has highlighted an area of disturbed weather in the Main Development Region that could develop into a tropical storm or hurricane within the next seven days. Jamaicans should stay alert just in case. The next name on the list is Ernesto. pic.twitter.com/YHZL7nT5Gd
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— Weather Jamaica (@weatherjamaica) August 4, 2024

The report, posted to Weather Jamaica on X, received many comments from Jamaicans who are apprehensive about the development of another storm.

Lishae said, “Bye me heart cyah manage,” Kelz stated, “Look here man Lord help us,” and another individual wrote, “Sigh… I believe this one will enter our space as a TS.”