Tracking the Tropics: Tropical wave brewing in Atlantic has increased chances of development

TAMPA, Fla. - After multiple weeks of inactivity in the tropics due to Saharan dust, a tropical wave has awakened in the Atlantic and has a decent chance of developing, the NHC reports.

According to the National Hurricane Center, an approaching tropical wave is expected to interact with an area of disturbed weather over the central tropical Atlantic in the coming days.

 The NHC gives this tropical wave a 0 percent chance of development over the next two days and a 50 percent chance of development over the next week.

"This is kind of a tricky forecast, because some models show absolutely no development. The European model wants to spin something up as it nears our state. If something is going to get going, it's not going to be for four or five days," said FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto.

If it does develop, though, environmental conditions could be conducive for it to grow, and a tropical depression could form mid to late week while the system is in the vicinity of the northern Leeward Islands or Greater Antilles.

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Generally, though, FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg said it's not something to worry about just yet, just something to keep an eye on.