Invest 94L could develop into a tropical depression as it approaches the Virgin Islands

MIAMI – We may be nearing the end of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, but the Tropics remain active as forecasters monitor two areas of disturbed weather that could develop into tropical systems.

One area being closely watched lies over the central Atlantic and has been designated Invest 94L, while the second area is in the western Caribbean Sea.

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Will Invest 94L impact Florida?

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National Hurricane Center (NHC) forecasters said Invest 94L remained over the central tropical Atlantic and was a widespread low-pressure area that had produced disorganized rainfall and thunderstorms.

The NHC said Invest 94L is expected to move generally west to west-northwest and environmental conditions appear to be only marginally conducive to gradual development towards the end of the week.

At this point, the system could develop into a tropical depression as it approaches the Leeward Islands and Virgin Islands later this week, according to the NHC.

On Thursday, a Hurricane Hunter aircraft will take off from St. Croix in the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) to get a better look at Invest 94L.

If you're planning to travel to popular warm-weather destinations like Puerto Rico or the USVI, you'll want to keep an eye on the weather forecast.

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For the millions of people in Florida still recovering from back-to-back major hurricanesHelene and Milton, Invest 94L does not appear to be having any impact in the Sunshine State at this time. However, download the free FOX Weather app to monitor any changes in the forecast.

The NHC gives the system a low chance of developing over the next two days and a medium chance of developing over the next week.

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Area to watch in the Caribbean bringing rain to Central America

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The NHC said shower and thunderstorm activity continues in the southwest Caribbean Sea and is associated with an extensive low pressure area.

The system could develop gradually if it remains over the water as it slowly moves northwest toward Central America.

The NHC said that regardless of developments, locally heavy rain was possible in parts of Central America later this week. The likelihood of the system evolving in the next week is slim.