National Hurricane Center Tracking Two Disturbances in the Atlantic, Located East of Lesser Antilles

By  //  June 29, 2021

National Hurricane Center is continuing to track two disturbances in the Atlantic on Tuesday that have the potential to impact Florida next week. (NHC Image)

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – National Hurricane Center is continuing to track two disturbances in the Atlantic on Tuesday that have the potential to impact Florida next week.

The first disturbance is about about 850 miles east of the Lesser Antilles. It is carrying disorganized showers and thunderstorms that continue in association with a tropical wave.

Experts say it is possible the system could gradually develop by the end of this week.

It is currently moving west-northwest at 15 to 20 mph and will likely reach the Lesser Antilles by Wednesday night.

As of Tuesday:

* Formation chance through 48 hours…low…30 percent.
* Formation chance through 5 days…medium…40 percent.

The second disturbance just emerged in the Central Atlantic on Tuesday and is registering shower activity associated with a tropical wave located about 800
miles southwest of the Cabo Verde islands.

The system has become a little better organized since yesterday.

As of Tuesday:

* Formation chance through 48 hours…low…10 percent.
* Formation chance through 5 days…low…20 percent.