A new large tropical wave has been classified as INVEST 97L. The tropical wave was located near 19.8N 68.5W as of 0215Z . The convection activity is no longer limited in scope as it is being enchanced by the diffuent flow on the eastern edge of a TUTT low (Tropical Upper Tropospheric Trof). Shear over the system is in the range of 10-15 knots.
Steering flow should keep 97L to the WNW. Although the models seem to keep wave in the Florida Straights for a day or two – this system bears watching. Most models seem to put 97L over South Florida and either be a Tropical Depression or Tropical Storm.
