The National Hurricane Center announced on Tuesday that it is keeping an eye on two systems in the Atlantic Ocean, one of which could potentially develop into a tropical depression later this week.

The identified system, referred to as Invest 94L, is defined as a “well-defined area of low pressure” situated in the central tropical Atlantic. It is currently producing sporadic showers and thunderstorms.

Forecasters indicated that the system is “surrounded by dry air,” making immediate development unlikely over the next couple of days. However, as it moves westward, conditions are predicted to become more favorable for gradual development by the middle to late part of this week.

The NHC stated, “A tropical depression could form as the system shifts west-northwest and approaches or passes near the Leeward Islands by the end of this week.” There is a 60 percent chance of formation in the next week.

Another System in the Caribbean Sea

The hurricane center additionally reported that it is observing a “broad area of low pressure” that might develop over the southwestern Caribbean Sea later this week.

Some gradual development of this system is possible if it continues to stay over water while moving slowly towards northern Central America in a west-northwest direction, the NHC noted. However, heavy rainfall is expected to affect parts of Central America later this week, with or without development.

The current forecast does not indicate that this system will impact the U.S. coast.