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NHC: Tropical wave set to move off Africa coast Sunday

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The National Hurricane Center is keeping an eye on the eastern Atlantic, where a tropical wave is forecast to move off the coast of Africa on Sunday.

Breakdown
  • A new tropical wave has emerged off Africa's coast with a low chance of development.
  • The National Hurricane Center estimates a 30% chance of the system developing. 5s
  • The next storm name on the list is Gabrielle, following Erin. 9s
  • Forecast models show the system will take several days to cross the Atlantic. 14s
  • The system may turn north before reaching the Caribbean islands. 42s
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