The system could become a tropical depression late this week as it begins moving west-northwestward and approaches the Leeward Islands. The chance of development in the next week is 50%. It does not pose an immediate threat to Louisiana.

The National Hurricane Center said Wednesday it is continuing to track a system that could soon strengthen into a tropical depression.

Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. Forecasters said the system remains "embedded in a dry air environment," and that development is unlikely over the next couple of days,