The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a warning this Thursday about the potential formation of a broad low-pressure area in the northwest Caribbean Sea and the southeast Gulf of Mexico.
According to a Facebook post by NOAA, this system could begin to develop early next week in the western Caribbean Sea and move northwestward. As it progresses, there is a possibility that this system could turn into a tropical depression as it slowly shifts north or northwest towards the southern Gulf of Mexico.
Although the chance of formation in the next 48 hours is nearly zero, the medium-term forecast changes with a 40% probability of development over the next seven days, NOAA alerted.
FAQs on Potential Low-Pressure System Near Cuba
Here are some frequently asked questions regarding the potential formation of a low-pressure system near Cuba, based on NOAA's recent warning.
What areas are expected to be impacted by this potential system?
The potential low-pressure system could impact the northwest Caribbean Sea, southeast Gulf of Mexico, and possibly the southern Gulf of Mexico as it moves north or northwest.
What is the likelihood of this system developing into a tropical depression?
While the probability of formation in the next 48 hours is nearly zero, there is a 40% chance of development over the next seven days.