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UPDATE: Invest 97-L has now developed into Tropical Storm Gabrielle and is heading north through the Mona Passage between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. Click here to read more.
Despite being now “peak” hurricane season, not 1 hurricane has yet to develop this season and while there are still none on the horizon… nor indeed anything that looks like it has real potential, Invest 97-L is predicted to bring some heavy rain to the Dominican Republic by tomorrow (Thursday).
Invest 97-L is an area of low pressure, consisting mainly of thunderstorms, with some circular movement associated with tropical cyclones. Essentially when a weather system is referred to as an “Invest” it means it has some potential for later development into a tropical depression, tropical storm or even a hurricane, and is being watched to see what happens.
In the case of Invest 97-L which is currently located to the east of the Dominican Republic, nearing Puerto Rico and over the Lesser Antilles, there is a small chance that is will develop into a tropical cyclone – most likely a tropical depression if anything.
According to weather.com; “conditions ahead will stay conducive for organization, with the only immediate impediment being interaction with Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic late Wednesday into Thursday.” Which for us means two things; 1) if further development happens it is not likely to happen before reaching the Dominican Republic and 2) Invest 97-L is expected to be affecting the Dominican Republic by Thursday.
“Regardless of development, 97-L will bring very heavy rainfall through the Greater Antilles,” [thats Cuba, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico]
And so my friends – it looks like some heavy rain is on the way. It’s time to put your umbrellas in the car and add an extra pair of socks to your purse (because lets me honest no-one likes wet feet!)
As always we will keep you updated with any further developments.
Why have their been no hurricanes yet? Click here to find out.