Tropical disturbances in the Caribbean and near Africa could organize this week

ORLANDO, Fla. — Channel 9 meteorologists are tracking two areas of disturbance in the tropics.

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One tropical wave in the eastern Caribbean is forecast to move closer to Yucatán Peninsula this week.

The system is showing a low chance of development and is not forecast to impact Florida.

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There is also another strong tropical wave off the coast of Africa.

This system may develop as it moves west.

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The tropical wave is forecast to move towards the Lesser Antilles, but it’s still too soon to know where it will end up going.

Channel 9 will continue to monitor the tropics and provide updates on Eyewitness News.

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