Invest 98 in located about 475 miles east of the Windward Islands. Showers and Thunderstorms have become a bit more organized tonight. Buoy reports well north of the circulation are reporting tropical storm force winds at this time. Upper level winds are only marginal for development however slow development is possible over the next day or two. This system has a 40% chance of development as the conditions will start to become more favorable. Strong gusty winds and heavy rain will be possible in the Windward islands.
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Tracking Invest 97 and 98
Hi everybody we are currently tracking Invest 97 and 98 in the Atlantic. Invest 97 is located near the Bahamas and conditions are not favorable for development at this time. Invest 98 is located in the Central Atlantic and conditions are currently hostile for near term development. Invest 98 does have a chance for development later in the forecast period. Many global models take the system close to the Windward Islands so this is one that they should keep an eye on. Remember that hurricane season is not yet over and tropical development is still possible.