A tropical wave located just west of the Windward Islands in the eastern Caribbean Sea has shown increased organization in its showers and thunderstorms since yesterday. Despite this, surface observations reveal that the disturbance has yet to form a closed circulation. Moving swiftly westward at speeds of 20 to 25 mph, the system’s rapid movement is expected to hinder significant development in the immediate future. However, as the wave slows over the central Caribbean Sea later this week, environmental conditions are predicted to become more conducive for development, potentially leading to the formation of a tropical depression by mid to late week. Regardless of its development, heavy rainfall and gusty winds are anticipated to persist across the Windward and Leeward Islands through Monday morning. The probability of formation within the next 48 hours remains low at 30%, but it increases significantly to 70% over the next seven days. Flash flood and landslide advisories are currently in effect, urging residents to remain vigilant. The next update from the Meteorological Services of MBIA and the Grenada Airports Authority (GAA) will be issued at 2 am.