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The National Hurricane Center has increased the odds of tropical development for Invest 98L. As of the 8 a.m. update Sunday, there is a 70% chance of development in the next two days and a 90% chance in the next seven days.
A tropical depression is likely to form early this week as it moves west-northwest toward the Lesser Antilles. If it continues to strengthen and become a tropical storm, the next name on the list is Ernesto.
Computer models shows a potential curve northward around midweek near Puerto Rico or Hispaniola. Heavy rain and strong gusty winds are possible for the Lesser Antilles, Puerto Rico and Hispaniola in the next few days, regardless of development. Currently, there are no tropical threats to Central Florida.
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Local Forecast:
Sunday will be hot and humid, with afternoon highs reaching the mid-to-upper 90s. A heat advisory is in effect for Flagler County and parts of Marion County until 6 p.m. with heat index values possibly reaching 110 degrees.
Rain chances will increase to 40% after lunch, with some thunderstorms expected, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds.
Close to sunset, most showers and storms should move toward the east coast and decrease overnight.
Saharan dust is expected to arrive later this week, impacting air quality. It will be hot and humid, with afternoon highs in the mid-to-upper 90s and moderate rain chances each day.
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