The NBC2 First Alert Hurricane Tracking Team is monitoring a tropical wave in the Atlantic Ocean, where the odds of a tropical development are growing. As of Saturday, this tropical wave, designated Invest 98L, has an 80% chance for development over the next seven days.Being designated an “Invest” means it is now an area of interest from the National Hurricane Center and computer models will now be generated from this point regarding this disturbance. The system would likely reach the Leeward Islands and Greater Antilles by early next week.Any development in the next couple of days would be slow; however, by early next week as the wave moves towards the Lesser Antilles there is an 80% chance for a tropical depression to form.It’s too early to know if this potential system would have an impact on the U.S., but based on next week’s weather setup, some of our more reliable computer forecast models are hinting at an eventual turn to the north.If it becomes a named storm Tropical Storm Ernesto is the next on the list.Count on the NBC2 First Alert Hurricane Team to keep you updated. Follow the NBC2 weather team on social mediaChief Meteorologist Allyson Rae on Facebook and XMeteorologist Jason Dunning on Facebook and XMeteorologist Rob Duns on Facebook and XMeteorologist Justin Hobbs on Facebook and XMeteorologist Lauren Hope on Facebook and XWatch our forecasts on TV or onlineHere’s where to find our latest video forecastYou can also watch a livestream of our latest newscast hereDOWNLOAD the free NBC2 News app for your latest news and weather alerts.
The NBC2 First Alert Hurricane Tracking Team is monitoring a tropical wave in the Atlantic Ocean, where the odds of a tropical development are growing. As of Saturday, this tropical wave, designated Invest 98L, has an 80% chance for development over the next seven days.
Being designated an “Invest” means it is now an area of interest from the National Hurricane Center and computer models will now be generated from this point regarding this disturbance.
The system would likely reach the Leeward Islands and Greater Antilles by early next week.
Any development in the next couple of days would be slow; however, by early next week as the wave moves towards the Lesser Antilles there is an 80% chance for a tropical depression to form.
It’s too early to know if this potential system would have an impact on the U.S., but based on next week’s weather setup, some of our more reliable computer forecast models are hinting at an eventual turn to the north.
If it becomes a named storm Tropical Storm Ernesto is the next on the list.
Count on the NBC2 First Alert Hurricane Team to keep you updated. Follow the NBC2 weather team on social media
Watch our forecasts on TV or online
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