Tropical Update – National Hurricane Center

Southwestern Atlantic (AL94):

Showers and storms are becoming better organized near Hispaniola, the Turks & Caicos, and eastern Cuba. A low-pressure area is expected to form by tonight near the southeast Bahamas.

• This system is likely to become a tropical depression over the weekend as it moves into the central and northwest Bahamas.

• Heavy rain and gusty winds are already ongoing in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Turks & Caicos, and will spread into the Bahamas and eastern Cuba in the next day or two.

• Looking ahead: While the exact track and strength are uncertain, there is a significant risk of wind, rainfall, and storm surge impacts along portions of the Southeast U.S. coast early next week.

Formation Chances (NHC):

• Through 48 hours: 80% (High)

• Through 7 days: 90% (High)

Rowan County Weather will continue to follow this system closely as it develops.

Source: National Hurricane Center