ORLANDO, Fla. – The tropics are staying active, with Tropical Storm Dexter currently spinning over the northwestern Atlantic.

While Dexter is weakening due to strong wind shear, forecasts show signs that it could re-intensify later this week even as it moves over cooler waters over the Northern Atlantic.

Central Tropical Atlantic:

A tropical wave in the far eastern Atlantic isn’t doing much yet, but conditions are expected to improve later this week. There’s a medium (50%) chance that a tropical depression could form by the weekend as it moves west-northwest.

Off the Southeast U.S. Coast:

Forecasters are also keeping an eye on an area where a broad low-pressure system could develop in the next couple of days. It’s located a few hundred miles off the Southeast U.S. coast. Right now, chances for development are low (30%), but it could slowly organize later this week as it drifts west or northwest toward east coast.

While none of these systems pose a high concern for Florida at this time, we can’t let our guard down as things can change quickly.

The peak of hurricane season runs through mid-September, so it’s important to stay informed and prepared.