Several Caribbean islands are on alert for the possible formation of a tropical cyclone

The National Hurricane Center has designated a new potential tropical cyclone in the Caribbean. (NHC)

He National Hurricane Center (NHC) issued a series of advisories on Sunday for the Lesser Antilles due to the formation of a potential tropical cyclone, which could become the Tropical Storm Ernesto in the next few hours.

The Caribbean faces an increase in the cyclonic activity with the recent appointment of a new potential tropical cyclone by the NHC of USA. This system is located east of the Leeward Islands and has put several islands in the region on alert due to the imminent threat of winds y heavy rainfall.

He NHC has issued tropical storm warnings for Guadalupe, Saint Martin, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Montserrat, Antigua, Barbuda y eel for the possible arrival of this Potential Tropical Cyclone Five in the next few days. These alerts indicate that tropical storm conditions can be expected within 48 hours, strongly affecting these areas of the Eastern Caribbean.

The current disturbance It is located approximately 1,528 kilometers east southeast of Antigua and has sustained winds of 48 km/h as it moves west-northwest at 34 km/h, with an estimated central pressure of 1010 mb (meaning 1010 millibars, a unit of atmospheric pressure, which is equivalent to 1010 hectopascals -hPa-), according to the media. WKMG. The system is expected to continue to organize and becomes a tropical storm towards the end of Monday, probably reaching Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in the middle of the week.

Potential Tropical Cyclone Five is moving over warm Atlantic waters with a high probability of development. (NHC)

The system, called Invest 98L before becoming a potential tropical cyclone, it advances over the warm waters of the tropical Atlantic Oceanfavorable conditions for its strengthening. According to Hurricane Trackerthe probability of development in the next 48 hours is 80%, and in the next seven days is 90%.

Meteorologists They are particularly concerned about the impact of the system on Puerto Ricowhere it is forecast to head northwest after approaching the Leeward Islandsthe news outlet said FOX Weather. NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) has updated its hurricane forecast suggesting a possible increase in cyclonic activity as we approach the peak of the season.

In addition to the strong windsthe potential is expected Tropical Cyclone 5 cause significant rainfall accumulationswith totals of between 76 and 152 millimeters in Puerto Rico and up to 254 millimetres in some places. These heavy rains are also expected to affect other regions of the Caribbean. In the Windward Islands Accumulations of between 25 and 50 millimeters are expected in the east of The Spanishfrom 50 to 100 millimeters.

The National Hurricane Center advises residents in affected areas to monitor weather updates. (NHC)

In addition to heavy rains, the system could bring tropical storm force winds to the islands under warning beginning Tuesday. Swells generated by the system are also expected to begin affecting the Leeward Islands from Monday night, which could cause dangerous surf conditions and rip currents.

Residents in areas under a tropical storm watch are advised to prepare for possible adverse conditions, including possible disruption of services and risk of flooding. It is crucial to continue monitoring the evolution of the system through products issued by the national meteorological services.

He National Hurricane Center urges residents and authorities in areas under alert to prepare contingency plans and closely monitor weather updates. This preparation becomes even more necessary Considering the devastation suffered by the Hurricane Debbywhich recently made landfall in Florida y South Carolinarecalling the destructive capacity of these natural phenomena.

He potential impact of this cyclone in areas of the Caribbean and its northward path are still uncertain, and new alerts could be issued as analysis and predictions progress. The community must remain vigilant and prepared for possible changes in weather conditions..