ORLANDO, Fla. – The National Hurricane Center said Wednesday morning it is watching two weather systems in the Atlantic Ocean south of Bermuda.
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The remnants of Tropical Storm Cindy show no signs of rebuilding.
But a disturbance just east of that has little chance of forming over the next few days as it moves slowly north, parallel to the US East Coast.
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There is a 10% chance that the disturbance will occur in the next two days and a 20% chance that it will form over the next week.
But neither weather system poses a threat to Florida.
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Closer to home, a heat advisory is in effect for Sumter and Polk counties until 6 p.m. because there is a potential for the heat index, or feel-good temperature, to reach 109 degrees.
Residents are advised to drink plenty of fluids and avoid going out in the afternoon if possible.
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We are watching two weather systems south of Bermuda this morning. The remnants of Cindy (the west) are not expected to redevelop, but the eastern disturbance has little chance of formation over the next few days as it slowly moves north. pic.twitter.com/ti0F78Zdfu
— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) June 28, 2023
The remains of Cindy (left X yellow) show no signs of redevelopment. Another area of disturbed weather (yellow x right) nearby may slowly develop as it moves north and parallel to the US East Coast. No threat to Florida. pic.twitter.com/9bS8mX7mpF
— Rusty McCranie (@RMcCranieWFTV) June 28, 2023
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