2 tropical waves tracked in Atlantic; No threat to Southwest Florida

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA (WINK) — The WINK Weather Authority is tracking two tropical waves in the Atlantic, but neither poses a threat to Southwest Florida. 

Central Tropical Atlantic (AL92)

A tropical wave about 650 miles east of the Lesser Antilles has become less organized as it encounters increasing upper-level winds and dry air. Development is becoming less likely, and AL92 is no longer expected to become a named storm.

The system could still bring gusty winds and periods of heavy rain to the Lesser Antilles Friday night and Saturday. The chance of development is 30% over the next 48 hours and 30% through seven days.

Eastern Tropical Atlantic (AL94)

AL94 is about 3,400 miles from Southwest Florida, several hundred miles southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands. Conditions are favorable for gradual development, and a tropical depression could form late this week or this weekend as it moves west-northwest across the Atlantic.

The chance of development is 30% over the next 48 hours and 50% through seven days. Current forecasts keep the system north of the Caribbean.

No Threat to Southwest Florida

The big picture remains favorable for Southwest Florida. With a strong ridge of high pressure in place over the Southeast and Gulf, no tropical system is expected to come anywhere close to Southwest Florida through the end of August.

The WINK Weather Authority will continue to monitor the tropics as activity gradually increases across the Atlantic.