1pm, 10 August
An area of low pressure travelling across the Atlantic is likely to develop into a tropical depression within the next week, according to weather experts.
In its 8am forecast, the National Hurricane Center reported that the disturbance located a few hundred miles south of the Cabo Verde Islands is producing disorganised showers and thunderstorms.
As the weather system moves slowly westward to north-westward across the central tropical Atlantic, it is expected to merge with a tropical wave currently over west Africa in “a couple of days”.
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“Environmental conditions are forecast to be more conducive for development by midweek and a tropical depression could form in the latter part of this week,” the forecast read.
It said there is a 20% chance of a tropical depression forming within 48 hours, increasing to 60% over the next seven days.
While it is too early to determine whether the system will affect Anguilla, residents are advised to monitor the progress of the system.
Anguilla’s Department of Disaster Management has not yet issued any notice on the weather system.
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The National Hurricane Center is monitoring two additional disturbance in the Atlantic – neither of which, at this stage, are expected to impact Anguilla.
Atlantic hurricane season runs from June to November, with peak season from late August to early October.
The Department of Disaster Management advises the public stay connected through its official WhatsApp channel. Click here for more information.
Information on how to prepare for a hurricane is available from the US National Weather Service here.
A list and map of hurricane shelter locations can be found on the Anguilla Red Cross site here.
