The National Hurricane Center’s latest tropical outlook shows Invest 97L has a high chance of development in the next seven days while Invest 96L in the central Atlantic struggles against surrounding dry air.

This next tropical wave headed off Africa has a greater chance becoming our next named storm and could get a little close for comfort. Here's what you need to know as we prepare to track this across the Atlantic.

As we head into the peak of activity, the Atlantic seems to want to respond. Here's a thorough breakdown of what we're watching closely in the tropics and why we'll need to pay attention through the next seven days.

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Earlier this week, the atmospheric conditions seemed favorable for this system to strengthen, but it missed the opportunity. Now, with Saharan dust and drier air nearby, the chances for Tropical Disturbance 96L to develop have significantly dropped.

Here's your Central Florida forecast.

The Atlantic hurricane season is transitioning to the Cabo Verde season where tropical waves roll off of Africa and develop in the Central Atlantic.

Tropical Depression 7 has formed in the Atlantic.

The National Hurricane Center eyes two tropical waves in the Atlantic.