LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Tropical Storm Beryl has formed east of the Caribbean islands in the tropical Atlantic, and it’s expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Beryl as it heads west in the days ahead.

Showers and thunderstorm activity associated with the wave in the Caribbean Sea remains disorganized this morning as it progresses westward towards the Yucatan Peninsula.

There is a low chance of a tropical depression or stronger forming in the next 2 to 5 days as this wave moves into the Bay of Campeche this weekend.

Any system that could form would stay well south of Louisiana and keep impacts minimal to the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Tropical Storm Beryl has a high chance of strengthening into a hurricane in a few days, and there is a chance it may strengthen into a major hurricane early next week.

Tropical models are consistent with the due west track into Caribbean Sea early next week. It is far too early to know if any impacts will happen across the U.S. or Gulf Coast but this disturbance will have our full attention. As of now, the models keep it well south of Louisiana, but a lot can change over the next 10 days. Global models are showcasing a strong area of high pressure aloft over Louisiana, so that should keep impacts well south of the area.

The next names on the list are Beryl and Chris.

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