Why Central Florida Should Keep an Eye on Tropical Developments

ORLANDO, Fla. – The potential tropical systems highlighted by the National Hurricane Center seem unlikely to affect Central Florida’s weather directly. However, we’re closely monitoring one with a possibility of impacting us later.

Though it’s still in the preliminary stages, the upcoming tropical wave set to emerge off Africa’s coast in the next 12 hours shows promising model support, perhaps the strongest so far this season.

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The NHC hasn’t yet spotlighted this system, but it might happen unexpectedly soon. We might witness another notable yellow alert on their website by the end of Friday.

This wave is unique due to the prevailing steering patterns across the Atlantic and especially over the eastern U.S. Earlier in the year, I discussed how the strong high-pressure ridge responsible for our recent hot weather may bring unexpected activity in the tropics…

That’s one of the possible end solutions here.

We have ample time to track what could become the next named storm as it progresses westward through the tropical Atlantic. Its development largely depends on the current system ahead of it over the coming three to five days.

Invest 96L is losing the chance to develop into something stronger.

If it misses its organizing opportunity, it could pave the way for the following disturbance to develop, posing potential risks to the Caribbean islands, the Bahamas, and perhaps even our eastern coastline.

We’ve got about another 7-10 days ahead to really dial in what you all need to know to make the right decisions at home before anything tries to make a run at us from the tropics. Right now, all we can do is watch and wait. This also gives you your last shot at really making sure you have a plan ready to rock if the time comes.

Even if nothing comes of this particular scenario, it’s a blatant heads up that the peak of the hurricane season is nearly here.

To read more of the tropics breakdown and what to pay attention to, click here.