5 AM Friday: Keeping Watch On A Tropical Wave

Miami, Fla.  (970 WFLA)- An X marks the location of a tropical wave located about 1200 miles east-southeast of the Lesser Antilles continues to produce disorganized showers and thunderstorms. 

Environmental conditions are expected to be conducive for gradual development, and a tropical depression is likely to form early next week.  

Interests in the Lesser Antilles should closely monitor the progress of this system while it moves westward to west-northwestward at about 15 mph.

* Formation chance through 48 hours...medium...40 percent.

* Formation chance through 5 days...high...80 percent.

Graphic Credit: NHC Miami


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