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Second Tropical Wave Headed Towards USVI, 40% Chance Of Formation

The tropical wave could reach the USVI by early next week.

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Formation chance through 5 days is medium, approximately 40%.
Formation chance through 5 days is medium, approximately 40%. (National Hurricane Center)

U.S VIRGIN ISLANDS — Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center identified a second tropical wave located about 900 miles southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands. As of 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 29, the disturbance was showing signs of organization and forecasters are giving it a 40% chance of forming into a larger storm over the next five days.

It is currently moving west-northwestward at about 20 mph and on track to reach the USVI early next week.

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