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Possible tropical development could affect Memorial Day weekend

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The Action News Jax First Alert Weather Team is keeping a close eye on a disturbance in the Caribbean that has potential for tropical development by Memorial Day Weekend.

The National Hurricane Center has added the potential for tropical development to their 5-day outlook.

The First Alert Weather Team says some gradual development is possible late this week as the upper level disturbance drifts north.

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Heavy rainfall is the main threat across western Cuba & Florida during the next several days.

If this system were to get a name it would be "Alberto."

With or without tropical development our local area will experience enhanced tropical moisture leading to heavy rain at times over Memorial Day Weekend.

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Weather update: Arielle Nixon has the latest on possible tropical development

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Posted by Action News Jax on Monday, May 21, 2018
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