> TS Franklin, TS Emily, TD #6, and 2 other developers! <
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* Green:
This area of disturbed weather, centered between Florida & Cuba (now designated as invest 91L) -- is forecast to develop in the Gulf of Mexico by Tue -- posing no threat to us.
...Hence we will not mention/track this system, unless/until it develops.
* White:
Invest 90L developed into Tropical Storm Franklin at 5pm -- centered at 14.6°N 67.1°W -- while affecting the Eastern Caribbean (including the SSS Islands).
Full Update on TS Franklin is (re)-posted below.
* Light Blue:
Tropical Depression #6 (formerly Invest 99L) is barely maintaining its strength and will be a short-lived system, most likely dissipating within the next 24 or so hours.
...As such, TD #6 poses no threat to the Eastern Caribbean (including the SSS Islands.
* Yellow:
Tropical Storm Emily (formerly invest 98L) which formed at 11am this morning -- is now centered at 20.2°N 39.4°W -- and is expected to continue on its track into the open north Atlantic.
Hence, posing no threat to the Caribbean.
* Grey:
The "newest" tropical wave -- now centered along 23°W -- has a low (20%) to medium (60%) chance of developing within the next 2-7 days.
...It is way too early to determine the intensity, path, or effects of this system -- if any.
⚠ we are in the PEAK of the Season...
#RemainAlert #StayPrepared
Keep checking back for updates
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2023 Hurricane Season:
>> So far: 7 trop. storms, 1 hurricane
>> Expected: 13-18 tropical storms, 6-8 hurricanes (3-4 major)
* Normal Season: 14 TS, 7 H (3 MH) --> 2023 = near-average!
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Reminder:
* St. Maarten = 18.0°N, 63.1°W
* Saba = 17.6°N, 63.2°W
* St. Eustatius = 17.5°N, 63.0°W