Tropical system in Atlantic could become next named storm

ORLANDO, Fla. — Channel 9 meteorologists are monitoring several disturbances in the Atlantic.

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Tropical Depression Seven is projected to become strengthen into a tropical storm on Thursday.

TD7 will be named Gordon when it becomes better organized.

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Francine weakened Thursday morning into a tropical depression as it moves over southern Mississippi.

Another low-pressure area off the coast of Florida could become a named system over the weekend.

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That system is forecast to move north to the Carolinas and filter in slightly drier air for Central Florida.

Thankfully, none of the tropical systems are currently threatening Florida.

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