Forecast path of tropical disturbance

The first in a series of tropical disturbances coming off the coast of Africa is expected to strengthen into a tropical depression in the next 24-48 hours before becoming tropical storm Colin.  The system is forecast to head west northwest over the next 4-5 days, after that time frame there is little guidance as to where the storm will head.  The timing and strength of a high pressure that is expected to form over the eastern United States will be a major player in determining the path of the storm. Those with interests from Miami through Baltimore should pay close attention to the storm as it moves west over the Atlantic.

A Parade of Disturbances Moving Off Africa

In the wake of this first disturbance are two other strong tropical waves that have just come off of Africa.   Environmental conditions are favorable for development later in the week and like the first system, it is too early to tell the exact path and the intensity of the system(s).

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