According to the latest Tropical Cyclone Information Statement issued by the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services, Tropical disturbance AL 94 is likely to be in the vicinity of the Windward islands Tuesday/Wednesday, at which time, it is forecast to be a storm with the potential to be a hurricane.

The statement went on to say, at this time, even at the reasonable worst-case, Tropical Disturbance AL94 poses little to no threat to Montserrat. Hence, no immediate preparations are needed; however, residents should be prepared for the hurricane season.

Maximum sustained winds were near 25 mph with higher gusts. There is a 30 percent chance of formation into a tropical cyclone in 48 hours and a 60 percent chance of formation in 5 days.

It states that the Disturbance could become a Tropical Depression during the first half of next week. On its forecast track, the probable tropical cyclone is forecast to arrive in the Windward Islands around the middle of next week as a tropical storm with the potential to be a hurricane. There is still a lot of uncertainty and a lot of time for unexpected changes to take place, including the system tracking more towards the northeast Caribbean and raising the threat level.

Please note that no tropical cyclone alerts, watches or warnings are in effect, at this time, and none is anticipated based on the forecast track of the system.

Residents should monitor this developing system and be prepared for the hurricane season.

Meantime, Tropical Disturbance 2 located in the Gulf of Mexico off the Texas-Louisiana coast poses no threat to Montserrat.

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