MIAMI – Upper-level winds are not conducive for significant development Aug. 28 while this weak low-pressure system moves westward through the Straits of Florida.

It is low is expected to move into the southeastern Gulf of Mexico on Monday, where environmental conditions could become somewhat more conducive for development.

The low pressure located near the north coast of central Cuba continues to produce a large area of disorganized cloudiness and thunderstorms. Regardless of development, heavy rainfall and gusty winds are likely over portions of the central and northwestern Bahamas, and Cuba through tonight.

Gusty winds and locally heavy rainfall will spread into parts of southern Florida and the Florida Keys later today.

Interests elsewhere in Florida and the eastern Gulf of Mexico should continue to monitor the progress of this disturbance. A NOAA Hurricane Hunter aircraft is scheduled to investigate this system this afternoon, if necessary.

Formation chance through 48 hours has been placed at medium or 40 percent and formation chance through five days is also medium at 60 percent.

A new tropical wave is expected to move offshore of the west coast of Africa on Aug. 30 and conditions are expected to be favorable for development of this system later this week while it moves westward at 15 to 20 mph over the tropical eastern Atlantic.

Formation chance through 48 hours is low at near 0 percent, but formation chance through five days has been placed at medium or 60 percent.

The City of Gulf Shores officials urge residents to get a hurricane preparedness plan in place if they haven’t already done so. For resources to create your personal preparedness plan visit www.gulfshoresal.gov/safe.

Gulf Shores residents should have already received a hurricane re-entry decal for their vehicle. Businesses may also purchase re-entry placards. In the event of an emergency where areas of Gulf Shores are evacuated, these decals serve to identify those who should be allowed into restricted area(s) at the appropriate time.

Re-entry decals can be obtained by residents at City Hall 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Anyone wishing to obtain a re-entry decal must show proof of residency or property ownership in the form of a deed, lease or utility bill along with a valid driver’s license for identification.

In accordance to the City of Gulf Shores Resolution 5642-16, once a Hurricane Warning has been issued for the Gulf Shores Area, re-entry decals are no longer distributed to any residents, businesses or other entities.

To receive weather alerts issued by the City of Gulf Shores sign up at www.gulfshoresal.gov and click ‘Notify Me.’ Citizens can select email and/or text alerts.

For the latest updates and advisories on the potential weather situation for Gulf Shores and the surrounding areas monitor your local media outlets, personal weather radios, or the National Weather Service at www.weather.gov/mob.