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Invest 97W has a low chance of developing into a tropical cyclone in the next 24 hours.

The area of convection (Invest 97W) previously located near 8.5N 173.2E is now located near 9.7N 165.5E, approximately 139 nautical miles northwest of Kwajalein Atoll.

Animated enhanced infrared satellite imagery and a 15/23:06 UTC GMI 89GHz microwave image depict a broad low level circulation with some shallow banding and scattered flaring convection.

A 15/22:55 UTC ASCAT-c image reveals the elongated circulation with some 15 knot easterly winds present in the northern semicircle and 5-10 knot winds elsewhere.

The environment is favorable for further development with warm (29-30°C) sea surface temperatures, low (<15 knots) vertical wind shear, and good poleward outflow; however, the wind field has broadened and continues to lack strong westerlies.

No global models indicate significant development of this system as it continues to track west-northwestward.

Maximum sustained surface winds are estimated at 10 to 15 knots. Minimum sea level pressure is estimated to be near 1007 mb.

The potential for the development of a significant tropical cyclone within the next 24 hours is downgraded to low.

Information provided by JTWC.