A tropical system developing in the Atlantic is likely to form into Tropical Storm Josephine shortly.
Meteorologist Brian Shields said early indications show that the system will fall apart in about five days.
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“While it could get stronger in the short term, the forecast shows it weakening over the weekend,” said Channel 9 meteorologist Rusty McCranie. “As of now, this looks to stay far from us.”
According to the 11 a.m. advisory, the system is moving west at 14 mph with 35 mph winds.
The system does not appear to be a threat to Florida, but Channel 9 meteorologists will continue to monitor the system in the coming days.
11am Wednesday: T.D. #11 continues to move west at 14mph. Should strengthen into a tropical storm (Josephine) later today. While it could get stronger in the short term, the forecast shows it weakening over the weekend. As of now, this looks to stay far from us. pic.twitter.com/lBBK2abBeM
— Rusty McCranie (@RMcCranieWFTV) August 12, 2020
Doesn’t appear to be a threat to us, but we’ll monitor what will likely soon become Josephine. pic.twitter.com/7gjKYI9J0G
— George Waldenberger (@GWaldenWFTV) August 12, 2020
#TD11 still forecast to become #Josephine on Wednesday, but will likely weaken by the weekend. #EyeonTropics pic.twitter.com/OrBtlTnNbq
— Tom Terry (@TTerryWFTV) August 12, 2020
Stay tuned to Channel 9 Eyewitness News for updates.
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