MIAMI — A disturbance with a low chance for development Tuesday is now Tropical Depression Seven, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Forecasters began issuing advisories on the newly formed depression at 11 a.m. today.
The system is forecast to strengthen over the coming days, but current predictions keep it well below hurricane strength.
Meanwhile, Tropical Depression Seven is 1,000 miles ESE of the island of St. John.
Potential impacts for the USVI and Puerto is mostly rain; up to 4-6 inches of rain is possible, the National Weather Service in San Juan said this morning.
No watches or warnings currently for the U.S. Virgin Islands or Puerto Rico, according to the NWS.
The agency encouraged residents to review hurricane plans and supplies since the peak period of hurricane season lasts until mid-October.
“A tropical wave currently tracking across the central Atlantic will move into a region that could support gradual tropical development through the rest of the week and into the weekend,” said AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Adam Douty earlier this morning.
