There are two systems that may develop before or more likely during the weekend. One is a low still east of the Bahamas, that right now, is heading generally west northwest, and another just west of the Florida keys that still is heading generally west in the Gulf.

Both systems have potential for development

Development Potential scale for System East of Bahamas (aka 99L)
Code:


forget it) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (sure thing)

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West of Florida Keys (aka 90L)
Code:


forget it) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (sure thing)

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Yes the tropics are now heating up. Both of these systems need to be watched. Since they have not developed into depressions or named storms yet, we'll have to rely on persistence to keep track. They are both are in very interesting positions and both do have the potential to impact land in some way down the road, but this is much too early to call as to what form or strength now. Right now, I don't expect too much from either.

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