Strong tropical wave near Africa could develop next week

There is a chance the wave could develop some next week as it marches across the Atlantic.

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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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