Tropical Storm expected to form later today
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The National Hurricane Center is tracking a tropical wave in the central Atlantic which is moving quickly toward the Caribbean. There also is a non-tropical system over the northwestern Atlantic — well away from Florida — that may develop into a tropical or subtropical storm over the next several days, according to AccuWeather.
Post-Tropical Cyclone Jerry was causing rough seas far from land early Oct. 12 as National Hurricane Center forecasters shifted their focus to Invest 97L out in the Atlantic, and the nor'easter heading away from Florida toward many coastal states to the north.
Although no immediate land threat exists from either Gabrielle or the forming Humberto, the increase in tropical activity underscores how quickly conditions in the Atlantic basin can change. September is historically the most active month of the hurricane season, which officially runs through November 30.