There is now a high (70%) chance of formation within the next seven days for our tropical wave over Hispaniola.

It is too early to accurately predict the exact intensity and track of this system. This disturbance’s interaction with Cuba’s terrain (or lack thereof) will have big implications on its ultimate path/strength

Floridians should be monitoring the progress of this system over the next few days. Regardless of formation, it has the potential to bring us a lot of rainfall to end the weekend and begin the following workweek. These rain estimates (shown above) will likely change and shift around as models come to a consensus on Invest 97L’s track.