Summary
Meteorologists are monitoring an area in the Atlantic Ocean that might soon form into a tropical storm, potentially named Jerry. There is a high chance a cyclone will form, possibly impacting areas near the Leeward Islands. The situation is evolving, with forecasters providing frequent updates.
Key Facts
- The Atlantic disturbance monitored is called Invest 95L.
- It has an 80% chance of forming a cyclone within 48 hours and a 90% chance within seven days.
- The system is expected to be near the northern Leeward Islands later in the week.
- A cyclone is a rotating system of clouds and thunderstorms with a closed circulation.
- Cyclones are classified by wind speed: tropical depressions, tropical storms, and hurricanes.
- Forecasters predict the system could become a tropical storm, possibly a hurricane.
- Intensity predictions are uncertain, with some models suggesting hurricane strength.
- The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30.
