ORLANDO, Fla. – Hurricane Erin remains the main story in the tropics this week as it tracks just off shore of the Eastern Seaboard.
Coastal flooding is ongoing along parts of the North Carolina and Mid-Atlantic coasts, and beach conditions remain dangerous up and down the U.S. East Coast from Florida to Maine.
But Erin isn’t the only area being monitored.
As of Thursday morning, the National Hurricane Center has three other areas highlighted for possible development.
1. Wave East of the Leeward Islands (AL90)
A tropical wave located a few hundred miles east of the Leeward Islands has the potential to become a tropical depression by this weekend. It’s expected to pass near or just north of the northern islands.
- Development chance in the next 48 hours: 50%
- Development chance over the next 7 days: 70%
2. Eastern Tropical Atlantic (AL99)
Another disturbance is located several hundred miles southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands. It’s showing some signs of organization and may briefly become a tropical depression before environmental conditions turn less favorable.
- Development chance in the next 48 hours: 40%
- Development chance over the next 7 days: 40%
3. Central Atlantic
The small NEW area of low pressure is about 1,200 miles southwest of the Azores. It’s producing limited thunderstorm activity, and only marginal conditions exist for development as it slowly drifts east as it meanders over open waters.
- Development chance in the next 48 hours: 30%
- Development chance over the next 7 days: 30%
We’re getting closer to the peak of hurricane season. While none of these systems currently pose a threat to Florida, it’s a good reminder to stay alert and check forecasts regularly.