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There are 2 areas of interest in the tropics

Waves in the tropics (WFTV)

ORLANDO, Fla. — Update:

There are two areas of interest in the tropics -- thousands of miles away from Central Florida.

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The closer of the two only has limited, slow development potential.

The farther shows slightly better development potential by the end of the week.

But after that, conditions may be unfavorable for this disturbance as well.

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So far, Channel 9′s meteorologists are just monitoring the tropical waves.

There are still 25 days until the statistical peak of hurricane season.

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Earlier story:

The tropics are getting more active as we head deeper into hurricane season.

Channel 9 meteorologist Brian Shields said there are two tropical waves in the eastern Atlantic that have a low chance of developing.

The first tropical wave is surrounded by dry air, which will limit its development.

Shields said a second wave, just coming off the coast of Africa, has a better chance to develop. But if it does, it is likely forecast to stay out to sea.

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“The tropics are getting more active, but there are currently no threats,” Shields said.

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Jason Kelly

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Jason Kelly joined WFTV Channel 9 in 2014. He serves as the station's Digital Executive Producer.

Sarah Wilson

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Sarah Wilson joined WFTV Channel 9 in 2018 as a digital producer after working as an award-winning newspaper reporter for nearly a decade in various communities across Central Florida.

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