Meteorologists are currently looking at a trough of low pressure moving northeastward between the Bahamas and Bermuda. According to the NHC, the system could become a short-lived tropical storm or cyclone by Monday tonight or Tuesday.
If the system does develop into a named storm, it will be called Andrea.
However, don’t expect Andrea to stick around, as forecasters predict a cold front will create unfavorable conditions for the system by Wednesday.
The Atlantic hurricane season officially begins June 1.
UPDATE: The NHC now says the system has a 70 percent chance of forming into a tropical storm.
130p Monday: Broad area of low pressure located several hundred miles southwest of Bermuda has a 70% chance of becoming a short-lived subtropical or tropical cyclone later today or tonight. Interests in Bermuda should monitor this system's progress. More https://t.co/tW4KeFW0gB pic.twitter.com/bVdo9p8ZqS
— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) May 20, 2019
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This article appears in May 16-23, 2019.