Posted: Jul 29, 2020 / 04:27 PM CDT / Updated: Jul 29, 2020 / 04:27 PM CDT

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) The National Hurricane Center continues to monitor Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine located west of the Lesser Antilles.

Hurricane Hunter crews flying through the disturbance have yet to find a closed center of circulation. Thunderstorm activity has increased with the system, but it is not yet a tropical depression or tropical storm. The circulation center is expected form later tonight and the disturbance will likely be named a tropical storm. It will be given the name Isaias (ees-ah-EE-ahs).

A west-northwest track will continue through the rest of the week. Until this system develops a center circulation, forecast models will be playing somewhat of a guessing game meaning theres still a lot of uncertainty with the long-range track. Right now, it doesnt pose a direct threat here. We will continue to keep a close eye on this and will keep you posted.

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