Tropical Depression 13 formed at 11 pm last night. As of 5 am, it continues to move across the tropical Atlantic.
LATEST FORECAST CONE: Tropical Depression 13 will continue to move toward the WNW and South Florida is in the cone at this time. We could be seeing tropical storm conditions late Sunday into Monday. #7weather #flwx pic.twitter.com/3ZgnD6RmDK
— Vivian Gonzalez (@VivianGonzalez7) August 20, 2020
If it takes a more southward track, directly over the Greater Antilles, it could stay a weaker system. Unfortunately this would not be good for Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Hispaniola.
IF it takes a more SOUTHWARD TRACK, directly over the Greater Antilles, it could stay a weaker system. Unfortunately this would not be good for Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands & Hispaniola. @wsvn @7weather #flwx #stormstation #trackingthetropics pic.twitter.com/xDZCdHe1wA
— Vivian Gonzalez (@VivianGonzalez7) August 20, 2020
If the system tracks just north of Hispaniola, it has a chance to grow in strength. Maybe becoming into a hurricane.
IF it TRACKS NORTH of Hispaniola, it will have a chance to grow stronger over warm waters with less land interaction. @wsvn @7weather #flwx #stormstation #trackingthetropics pic.twitter.com/xphMkXayY4
— Vivian Gonzalez (@VivianGonzalez7) August 20, 2020
Even if it doesn’t grow stronger, plenty of heavy likely to spread through the islands and eventually South Florida over the weekend into early next week.
For South Florida, advisories may be issued by the first half of the weekend.
Now is the time to prepare calmly and accordingly.
Stay safe and informed with your Storm Station, 7 News!
Vivian Gonzalez
Meteorologist, AMS Certified
WSVN Channel 7