A tropical cyclone alert is in effect for St. Kitts & Nevis, a Tropical cyclone information statement from the Met Office in St. Kitts says. It is also in effect for Antigua and Barbuda, the rest of the Leeward Islands and the British Virgin Islands. 

A tropical cyclone alert means, in this case, that an area of disturbed weather (AL94) remains in the monitored area of concern, and watches and warnings may be required at a later date for portions of the area.

The centre of AL94 was located over 800 miles southeast of the Leeward Islands and about 1000 miles southeast of the British Virgin Islands. AL94 is moving toward west to west-northwest at 15 miles per hour. This general motion is expected to continue during the next 24 hours.

Maximum sustained winds are less than 30 mph. the system is not yet a tropical cyclone but has a 80 percent chance or high of becoming one.

On its projected forecast path, AL94 could be near the region by late Friday or early Saturday, potentially as a tropical storm. However, it is still a bit early to say with high certainty the eventual path of the system, the wind intensity on arrival and rainfall totals. Residents are urged to continue to closely monitor the tropical disturbance.