Tropics watch: Eyes on the Caribbean for potential development

ORLANDO, Fla. – The National Hurricane Center is watching a disturbance in the southwestern Caribbean that is expected to become an area of low pressure that could further develop.

A low pressure system could develop over the next two days, bringing heavy rain to Central America. It’s not forecast to impact Central Florida.

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The NHC says if the area of low pressure forms, it has a 30% chance of developing tropical characteristics over the next five days.

The next named storm will be called Bill.

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In June, the majority of named storms form in the Caribbean or Gulf of Mexico.

Tropical Storm Ana formed last month but did not pose a threat to Florida.