The tropical wave located a few hundred miles east of the Windward Islands poses no threat to Montserrat at this time as upper-level winds are expected to keep the system from strengthening.

The National Hurricane Centre @ 2 pm issued the following advisories for the two (2) disturbances:

Disturbance1 – Recent visible satellite imagery indicates a weak area of low pressure has formed along a tropical wave located a few hundred miles east of the Windward Islands. However, shower and thunderstorm activity associated with this low is limited. Increasing upper-level winds are likely to prevent further development of this system as it moves west-northwestward at 5 to 10 mph. Formation chance through 48 hours..10%. Formation chance through 5 days…10%.

Disturbance 2- A strong tropical wave is expected to emerge off the coast of Africa over the next day or so. Some gradual development of this system is possible by early next week while moving generally westward over the far eastern Atlantic. Formation chance through 48 hours…near 0%. Formation chance through 5 days…20%.

The DMCA will continue to provide regular updates until the systems dissipate or pass us.