Tallahassee, Fl. (WTXL) -- There are still only two areas of interest in the tropics to focus on at this time...one in the Gulf of Honduras, and the other north of South America.
An area of broad low pressure has formed over the Gulf of Honduras, and the associated showers, are showing signs of organization. Gradual development is expected to continue as it moves northwestward over the Yucatan Peninsula and into the south and central part of the Gulf of Mexico during the rest of the weekend. The National Hurricane Center has given this an 80% chance of development in the next five days. As of now, models are not in great agreement as to where this area of low pressure will go after reaching the Gulf of Mexico. There is a chance that this area of interest will close in on us, and may even move over the area. If that happens, it'll likely be in the middle of the next work week bringing more rain and breezier conditions to us. Of course, this will be closely monitored and updates given as they come in.
The second area of interest sits about 1400 miles east southeast of the southern Windward islands with scattered showers and thunderstorms. At this time, it is moving west northwest at 15-20 mph over the tropical Atlantic. This area of interest has a 60% chance of formation in the next five days.
