Tracking the Tropics: Watching a spot in the Atlantic

Per the National Hurricane Center, an area of low pressure is likely to form along a weakening frontal boundary a few hundred miles northeast of the Bahamas in a couple of days. This system could acquire some subtropical characteristics late this week while it drifts over the western Atlantic. The chances of subtropical development should end by the weekend when the system is expected to move eastward or northeastward into unfavorable environmental conditions.* Formation chance through 48 hours, 0%* Formation chance through 7 days, 20%