Summary
The chances of a new tropical storm forming in the Atlantic within the next week have increased, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). The weather disturbance began as a tropical wave off the coast of Africa, with an estimated 50% likelihood of developing into Tropical Storm Jerry in the next seven days.
Key Facts
- The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a disturbance that could become Tropical Storm Jerry.
- This disturbance began as a tropical wave off Africa's western coast.
- It has a 50% chance of developing into a tropical storm in the next seven days.
- The chance of forming into a storm in the next 48 hours is near zero.
- This weather event follows the earlier dissolution of Hurricanes Imelda and Humberto.
- Another disturbance near Florida has a 10% chance of forming into a tropical storm in the next week.
- The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30.
- Heavy rainfall and possible flooding are predicted for parts of Florida and the Bahamas due to a nearby weather system.
