A tropical disturbance southeast of Florida could develop into a storm

ORLANDO, Fla. – A tropical wave east of the Lesser Antilles has a 50 percent chance of developing into a cyclone in the next five days, according to experts from the National Hurricane Center.

NHC officials said Sunday that the wave is becoming better defined and is producing strong winds on its eastern side. It's current sitting well to the southeast of Florida. The wave is not expected to develop within the next 48 hours, but by the middle of the coming week, it is predicted to move into a more favorable environment.

The NHC website states "A tropical or subtropical cyclone could form during the middle of the week while the system moves near or north of the Leeward Islands, Puerto Rico, Hispaniola and the southeastern Bahamas."

News 6 meteorologist Samara Cokinos said, however, that it will likely run into a cold front north of the Bahamas, which would keep it away from Central Florida.

"As always, we will continue to keep an eye on this wave and bring you the latest developments," Cokinos said.