Forcasters Say Tropical Wave Has a Seventy Percent Chance Of Developing

A tropical wave located several hundred miles west-southwest of the 
Cabo Verde Islands continues to produce disorganized shower and 
thunderstorm activity.  Environmental conditions are forecast to be 
conducive, and development of this system is anticipated.  A 
tropical depression or tropical storm is likely to form this weekend 
several hundred miles east of the Windward Islands while the system 
moves westward at 15 to 20 mph.  
* Formation chance through 48 hours...medium...40 percent.
* Formation chance through 7 days...high...70 percent.