Tropical system near Africa poised to become storm Erin as forecasters eye possible Caribbean track; US impact still unclear
National Hurricane Center
(NHC) is closely monitoring an area of low pressure near the
Cabo Verde Islands
, now with a 90 percent chance of developing into a tropical depression or storm within days. The system, designated
Invest 97L
, is showing increasing signs of organization as it tracks westward across the Atlantic's main development region during the heart of
hurricane season
.
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Meteorologists say only a slight uptick in organization could see 97L classified as a tropical depression as early as Sunday night(August 10) or Monday. The disturbance originated as a tropical wave that left the African coast on Friday, carrying a large swath of disorganized thunderstorms. Computer models increasingly point toward tropical storm formation this week, with the system potentially reaching hurricane strength later.
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If named, it would become
Tropical Storm Erin
, the next name on the Atlantic list. Some early forecast models hint the system could curve north before nearing Florida, but experts caution it is far too soon to lock in a track. Possible impacts to the northeastern Caribbean could begin as early as Friday, with longer-range projections placing the storm somewhere between Cuba and Bermuda in 7–10 days.
Local suncoast weather shift
Florida's Suncoast is set for a gradual drying trend. Early in the week, atmospheric moisture levels, measured as precipitable water, will top 2 inches, priming the region for robust afternoon storms. By Friday, values drop closer to 1.7 inches, with warmer air aloft limiting storm intensity and duration.
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The daily sea breeze will still spark activity, but a weak westerly component. Friday could keep storms hugging the coast instead of pushing inland. Rain chances decrease by midweek, though any storms that do develop could bring heavy rain, lightning, and gusty winds.
Highs will remain in the low-to-mid 90s with 'feels-like' temperatures reaching 102-106°F. Marine conditions start with southeast winds at 8-10 knots and seas near 2 feet, calming to around 1 foot by midweek.
Invest 97L has a high likelihood of becoming the season's first hurricane, potentially named Erin, in the coming days. While immediate US impacts are unlikely, the storm's path beyond next week remains uncertain, and forecasters urge close monitoring as the Atlantic's peak activity window intensifies.
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