We are watching two areas in the Atlantic for possible tropical development.
This time in August is an infamous time in south Louisiana with several storms that caused a large amount of damage - in particular Katrina in 2005, but there is also Ida just five years ago.
Right now, there are 2 areas to watch, but it looks like we'll make it into September without another storm impacting the Gulf.
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Forecasters are monitoring two disturbances in the Atlantic. Both have a 50% chance of development over the next week.
We're watching two tropical waves in the open Atlantic. The first has a low chance of development this week as it moves west into dry air, which should keep it from organizing much.
The second wave has a better chance of becoming a named storm over the next several days. Even so, forecast models weaken the system by next weekend as it runs into stronger wind shear and dry air.
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Meteorologist Payton Malone tracks a system off Africa with a 50% chance of developing and the potential to become the next named storm. No Gulf Coast threat.
