Tropical disturbance being monitored in the Atlantic likely to develop next week

ORLANDO, Fla. — Channel 9 meteorologists are monitoring the tropics.

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INVEST AL 96 is a disturbance over the Central Atlantic.

It’s a tropical wave and associated low-pressure area.

It’s expected to form into a tropical depression or even a named storm next week while remaining very far out to sea.

The next name on the list is Emily.

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We continue to monitor a very disorganized tropical wave.

In the short term, meteorologist Kassandra Crimi said she does not anticipate much development, but we could have our next Tropical Depression early next week.

Regardless of development, most models keep it spinning out in the Atlantic over the next seven days.

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Read: Heavy rain is expected.

Morning forecast: Saturday, July 29 (WFTV)

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• Brian Shields

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