Low Pressure South of Bermuda May Become Subtropical

Waves are building as the wind intensifies near Bermuda. Gale force winds and associated seas of 8-13 ft will continue across near the broad area of low pressure through late Saturday.Seas are expected to build to 10-15 ft as the low pressure drifts east-northeastward.Environmental conditions could support this system gradually acquiring subtropical characteristics through this weekend.The NHC continues to monitor a non-tropical area of low pressure a few hundred miles south of Bermuda.Environmental conditions could support this system gradually acquiring subtropical characteristics through this weekend.By early next week, environmental conditions are forecast to become unfavorable for further development.The formation chance through 48 hours is 30 percent and the formation chance through 7 days is 50 percent.