The National Hurricane Center in Miami reported today, June 25, 2024, that a westward-moving tropical wave is over the southeastern Caribbean Sea.
The disturbance is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms and is expected to arrive in the western Caribbean this week.
The National Hurricane Center said the chance of formation over the next seven days is low, at 20 per cent.
The Weather Channel noted, “However, there is a lot of Saharan dust, and that can suppress development before ever making it to the Caribbean.”
Fox News illustrated the movement of the Saharan dust as follows:
Stakeholders in the Caribbean should stay vigilant as forecasts may change at any time.
Such vigilance includes ensuring you have a storm plan, including hurricane kits, storm supplies, and shelter locations. In addition, stay tuned to the local media for updates specific to your area.
