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Tracking the tropics: Tropical disturbances could form

ORLANDO, Fla. — There are signs that tropical development is increasing across the Atlantic Basin this weekend.

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The main area that Severe Weather Center 9 is watching is a tropical wave in the central Atlantic.

By next week, meteorologist George Waldenberger said this has a chance of becoming a tropical depression.

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Either way, he said this will mean watching the further development and ultimate track into Labor Day weekend and beyond.

Waldenberger said there is a lot of uncertainty and a long time to watch, so be sure to stay updated.

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There is a weak disturbance in the western Caribbean that we will be monitoring, and it’s looking to stay south.

There is also a disturbance that is likely to emerge off the west coast of Africa. We may be watching that one for the next two weeks.

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