Potential Tropical Cyclone Five could become Tropical Storm Elsa

Invest 97-L isn’t a tropical cyclone yet, but it is expected to become one. So the National Hurricane Center (NHC) has given the disturbance the “potential tropical cyclone” designation.

A potential tropical cyclone is a disturbance that is not yet a tropical cyclone, but which poses the threat of bringing tropical storm or hurricane conditions to land areas within 48 hours.

The phrase “potential tropical cyclone” is actually relatively new terminology from the NHC. It was created in 2017 to identify areas of disturbed weather close to land that are expected to become tropical cyclones.

[slim]

It amazes me how relatively early we are in Hurricane season and there are already multiple systems. Looks like a train of trouble headed our way.

[VinnyT-rrlh]

Now what, is Tropical Storm Elsa gonna build the ice castle after the miami condo collapsed?
Idk if this is a good joke or not.

[StLouisBatman]

This is the last thing they need in Miami-Dade County right now. This could bring down what’s left of Champlain Towers South.

[prada_brandzz]

Im in south florida from nj and im so scared waaa 😭😭

[diegoplayz]

Florida yk what that means HURRICANE PARTAYYYY

[supersillywater]

Yup, Florida is gonna get another tropical storm