The large Tropical Disturbance – officially tagged Invest #94L – on the far side of the Atlantic has lots of runway and a generally favorable environment for development. Meteorologists are closely monitoring its progress as it moves westward.
The Tropical Disturbance we have been following – tagged by the NHC as Invest 94L – is a large area of low pressure and associated thunderstorms. While it is still too early to determine its exact path and potential impact, it is showing signs of organization, warranting attention.
Meteorologist Orelon Sidney looks at the latest update for Invest 94L. - Videos from The Weather Channel | weather.com. Stay informed and watch the video for the most recent developments on this potential Atlantic hurricane.
Typhoon Bolaven is approaching Alaska and could impact weather across the U.S. next week. Although it is unrelated to Invest 94L, it highlights the significance of tracking weather systems and their potential impacts.
Historically, by this point in the hurricane season, roughly 85% of named storms have already formed in the Atlantic. The presence of Invest 94L at this stage suggests that the season may not be over yet, and precautionary measures should be taken.
Tropical Storm Sean will likely fizzle by the end of the weekend. Invest 94L's journey is just getting started, and forecasters are carefully observing its potential development into a tropical storm or hurricane.
It is late in the Atlantic hurricane season for anything to form coming off of Africa, but we are watching Invest 94L. This disturbance has the potential to defy the odds and strengthen as it moves across the Atlantic.
The consensus of the various computer forecasts is that the disturbance will continue west for the next several days. Then, about the middle of next week, it may encounter more favorable conditions for further development.
What was Tropical Storm Sean has weakened to Tropical Depression Sean as it spins harmlessly in the Atlantic Ocean Sunday and is just hours away from dissipating. Meanwhile, Invest 94L continues to gather strength and remains an area of concern.
