☁️ Potential storm brewing in the Caribbean

A trough of low pressure over the eastern Caribbean Sea is causing disorganised showers and thunderstorms and could potentially develop into a tropical depression later this week. The system is expected to move westward in the coming days, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami. The NHC predicts a 60% chance of a storm developing within a week. The Cayman Islands National Weather Service (CINWS) is also closely monitoring the system due to its proximity and the forecast uncertainty beyond seven days. 🌀

While the NHC projects the system to potentially move near the eastern coast of Nicaragua by the weekend, significant rainfall could be expected across the Cayman Islands regardless of its development. Residents in the western Caribbean, a region particularly vulnerable during the hurricane season, are urged to stay vigilant and follow local media channels for the latest weather updates. The current forecast calls for light winds and slight seas over the next 24 hours due to a high-pressure system over the eastern United States drifting over the western Atlantic Ocean. However, the chance of showers is expected to increase from Wednesday afternoon. 🌦️