The National Hurricane Center says it is currently monitoring an area of low pressure that is developing near the Bahamas.
According to the report, conditions are right for the area to develop some subtropical characteristics as it moves northeastward through Sunday.
Forecasters say it has a 50% chance of development over the next five days, however, they do not believe the area will be a threat to the US.
An area of low pressure is expected to develop this weekend to the northeast of the Bahamas. Environmental
conditions appear conducive for this system to acquire some subtropical characteristics as it moves northeastward through Sunday. https://t.co/tW4KeFW0gB pic.twitter.com/ypMZ099QP6— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) May 12, 2020
If the area does develop, it will be before the official start of Hurricane Season which begins on June 1st.
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