Tropical surge ahead: System eyes development in the Atlantic

While the tropical Atlantic is quiet now, that could change in a hurry come August with at least one system already being tracked.

SAN JUAN — An area of disturbed weather over the central tropical Atlantic Ocean is expected to interact with an approaching tropical wave during the next several days. Development of this system is possible while it approaches the Lesser Antilles during the early to middle part of next week and moves generally west-northwestward near or over the Greater Antilles towards the latter part of next week.

Meanwhile, an area of low pressure recently pushed off the coast of Africa and into the eastern tropical Atlantic. AccuWeather meteorologists say if it survives the swath of dry air and dust in its path, there is the potential for development and the likelihood of a surge of tropical activity in August.