From the National Hurricane Center:
For the North Atlantic Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of America:Caribbean Sea (AL98):Satellite, radar, and surface observations indicate that the areaof low pressure over the central Caribbean Sea appears to bedeveloping a well-defined center, and is already producing winds upto 45 mph. A tropical storm is expected to form later today whileit slows down over the central Caribbean Sea. Heavy rainfall andgusty winds are possible over portions of the ABC Islands during thenext day or two. Interests in Puerto Rico, Hispaniola, Jamaica, andCuba should monitor the progress of this system as there is a riskof heavy rain and flooding, strong winds, and rough surf later thisweek. The Air Force Hurricane Hunters are scheduled to investigatethe system later today. For additional information on this system,including Gale Warnings, please see High Seas Forecasts issued by Weather Tracker TV.* Formation chance through 48 hours high near 100 percent.* Formation chance through 7 days high near 100 percent.High Seas Forecasts issued by Weather Tracker TVcan be found under AWIPS header NFDHSFAT1, WMO header FZNT01KWBC, and online at ocean.weather.gov/shtml/NFDHSFAT1.phpForecaster Cangialosi
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