The long-term future of the tropical wave we've been watching for the better part of the last week is very uncertain & full of predictability barriers. In addition to its interaction w/ the Greater Antilles, both the EPS & GEFS are forecasting a "Col" pattern to setup over the SW Atlantic next week. This "Col" pattern generally signals potential for the steering currents in/around this tropical wave to collapse in several days as it nears the SE US, Florida, &/or the East-Central Gulf Coast, potentially as a bonafide tropical cyclone (TC) by then. Everyone in/around the SE US, Florida, & East-Central Gulf Coast should keep a close eye on this tropical wave over the coming days.