National Hurricane Center keeping eye on 4 tropical waves. No development expected
The National Hurricane Center continues to monitor several tropical waves in the Atlantic basin, but no tropical development is expected over the next seven days, according to the latest advisory.
There are four tropical waves in the Atlantic basin, which consists of the North Atlantic, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico.
Several tropical waves are expected to continue moving off the west coast of Africa and into the Atlantic.
Saharan dust across the Central Atlantic, combined with strong wind shear, makes development of a tropical system unlikely over the coming week, according to AccuWeather forecasters.
The next named storm of the season will be Don.
Here's the latest update from the NHC as of 8 a.m. July 6:
What's out there and where are they?
Tropical wave 1: A tropical wave moved offshore western Africa early this morning.
Tropical wave 2: A tropical wave in the eastern Atlantic tropical wave is located west of Cabo Verde. It's moving west at 11 to 17 mph. Exact location: along 36W from 04N to 15N.
Tropical wave 3: A tropical wave in the central Atlantic is located east of Dominca. It's moving west at 17 mph. Exact location: along 52W from 04N to 16N.
Tropical wave 4: A tropical wave in the Caribbean extends from Colombia to Jamaica. It's moving west at 17 mph.
Who is likely to be impacted?
It's too early at this time to determine if there will be any impact to the U.S. from the tropical waves.
Forecasters urge all residents to continue monitoring the tropics and to always be prepared.
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When is the Atlantic hurricane season?
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30.
When is the peak of hurricane season?
The peak of the season is Sept. 10, with the most activity happening between mid-August and mid-October, according to the Hurricane Center.
Tropical forecast over the next seven days
Excessive rainfall forecast
What's out there?
Systems currently being monitored by the National Hurricane Center.
What's next?
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This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: NHC tracking 4 tropical waves in Atlantic, Caribbean
