ORLANDO, Fla. — After a recent slowdown in activity, the 2024 hurricane season is starting to heat up.
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A strong tropical wave just moved off the coast of Africa.
There is a chance the wave could develop some next week as it marches across the Atlantic.
Watch: National, local leaders urge small businesses to prepare for hurricane season
The Atlantic Basin has been quiet because of dry air and dust, but this tropical wave is a sign of future changes.
August is forecast to be much more active.
Read: See when the tropics could start heating back up
Channel 9 meteorologists will have continuing coverage of all tropical activity on Eyewitness News.
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