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A disturbance in the eastern Atlantic Ocean has a 90% chance of becoming a tropical cyclone within the next 48 hours, according to the National Hurricane Center.
In its forecast at 2pm Sunday, 18 June, the centre said there is a broad area of low pressure several hundred miles southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands.
“Environmental conditions appear conducive for additional development, and a tropical depression or tropical storm is expected to form over the next day or so,” the centre said.
“This system is forecast to move westward at 15 to 20 mph across the central tropical Atlantic with further development through the middle part of the week.”
An updated forecast later in the afternoon said “a strong tropical wave, and possible tropical cyclone,” will reach the eastern Caribbean and move into tropical waters on Thursday.
Activity is gradually becoming better organised and environmental conditions appear conducive for additional development, it said.
Winds are forecast to reach 35 knots or greater by late Monday night. A gale warning has been issued.
The Cayman Islands government advises residents to prepare early for storms by doing the following:
- Come to a decision about where you will shelter during a storm.
- Ensure that travel documents and insurance policies are up to date.
- Place all vital documents in a waterproof ‘grab and go’ container.
- Service your generator if you have one.
- Check your hurricane shutters.
- Remove debris from the yard and trim back trees.
- Store non-perishable food and water.
More details on what to do in the event of a storm can be found on the government’s website along with details of shelters in your area.
The Compass will publish updates on this weather disturbance as more information becomes available.
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