Monday, August 9, 2021 12:02 AM

Two tropical systems may develop in the Atlantic this week

Christopher Nunley

Firsthand Weather is closely monitoring two areas of low pressure in the tropical Atlantic. These two low pressures need to be closely monitored this week as the chance for development continues to increase.

Tropical disturbance 1

The first disturbance is several hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles. This area of low pressure has observed a noticeable uptick in shower and thunderstorm activity over the weekend as the low pressure continues to organize. This low pressure is expected to move into the eastern Caribbean by mid-week, possibly developing as it moves into a more favorable environment for intensification. This low pressure has a 60% chance to develop into a Tropical Depression or Storm over the next 5 days.

Tropical disturbance 2

The second disturbance is between the Lesser Antilles and the Cabo Verde Islands. This low pressure has showers and storms associated with it, but they remain relatively unorganized. Regardless, this low has a 40% chance to develop into a Tropical Depression or Storm over the next 5 days as it continues to move west.

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Low pressures being monitored for tropical development