Potential Tropical Cyclone Five is now located about 805 miles ESE of Antigua with maximum sustained winds of 30 mph.
It is currently moving quickly to the WNW at 23 mph with a minimum pressure of 1009 milibars
Tropical Storm watches have been issued for Guadeloupe, St. Kitts, Nevis, Montserrat, Antigua, Barbuda, Anguilla, Saba, St. Eustatius, Saint Martin, St. Barts, and the U.S. and British Virgin Islands
A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours.
It is expected to strengthen to Tropical Storm Ernesto early this week.
Most of the models curve this system out to sea as it nears Puerto Rico. The official track calls for strengthening all the way to a category 2 hurricane as it moves north of the Caribbean towards Bermuda
Watch Chief Meteorologist Steve Weagle's update on the latest of Invest 98-L
TRACKING THE TROPICS: Hurricane Center | Hurricane Guide
Preliminary rainfall amounts of 4-6" with isolated readings of 10" will be possible across the northern Leeward Islands.
Rainfall expected across Puerto Rico will likely range from 3 - 6 inches from this system
As it looks now - South Florida will stay in the all clear with this system
