NHC keeping eye on 2 tropical waves in Atlantic, 1 in Caribbean – Ocala

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The Atlantic basin remained quiet again, with no tropical cyclones expected over the next five days, according to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center.

Forecasters are watching three tropical waves, with one in the western Caribbean.

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A weak tropical wave brought thunderstorms to South and Central Florida Tuesday, with rain amounts ranging from 1 to 3 inches.

Scattered storms are forecast this afternoon over the same areas.

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. The peak of the season is Sept. 10, with the most activity happening between mid-August and mid-October, according to the Hurricane Center.

The next named storm in the Atlantic basin will be Danielle.

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Forecasters agreed earlier this year an active hurricane season is coming. Colorado State University meteorologists predicted 19 named storms, nine hurricanes and four major hurricanes.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationsaid 14 to 21 named storms will develop.Of the predicted hurricanes, three to sixcould be major hurricanes, packing wind speeds of 111 mph or higher.

Here's the latest update from the NHC as of 8a.m. July 27:

Tropical wave 1:A tropical wave in the eastern Atlantic is located north of Cape Verde. It's moving to the west at 19 mph. It's embedded in dry Saharan air, which is inhibiting development.

Tropical wave 2:A tropical wave is located in the central Atlantic between the British Virgin Islands and Cape Verde. It's moving to the west at 15 mph. It's also embedded in dry Saharan air.

Tropical wave 3:Another tropical wave is located in the western Caribbean off the Yucatan Peninsula. It's moving to the west at 13 mph.

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 continuemonitoring the tropics and to always be prepared during what's expected to be an active hurricane season.

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