A tropical cyclone appears to be developing about 1400NM to the east southeast of Barbados near 10.0N 35.7W at 01/18Z. Note that the storm is still in its developmental state but the overall structure is improving. The system is currently moving to the west at about 8 knots and movement to the west northwest is anticipated for the next few days. Pressure is estimated at 1007MB. The SST is 28C and windshear is light below 19N so additional development is likely for the next three or four days before increasing westerly shear impacts the system. Folks in the northern Caribbean Islands and the Virgin Islands should closely monitor the progress of this developing system.
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