Although Hurricane Florence has the headlines, Gulf Coast residents are keeping an eye on two other areas closer to home.
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Three hurricanes now in Atlantic
There is lots of activity in the Atlantic Ocean with three hurricanes, one of them forecast to make landfall as a category 4 storm.
Third tropical system appears
Another tropical wave has appeared in the tropical Atlantic.
Tropical system expected in the Gulf
The system over the Bahamas is expected to forma a tropical depression after entering the Gulf of Mexico.
Caribbean system slow to develop
The tropical disturbance over the Bahamas is expected to cross Florida into the Gulf of Mexico next week.
Tropical update: two areas of interest
The tropical system off the coast of Africa is still expected to turn away from the United States. However, a new spot has popped up in the Caribbean Sea.
Tropical wave still not promising much
Wind shear in the Caribbean Sea is expected to limit further development of the system.
NOAA forecasts fewer storms
NOAA lowered its 2018 hurricane season predictions.
Remnants of Beryl in the Caribbean
Beryl has dissipated into a low-pressure system, but has an opportunity to spin back up later in the week.
Depression becomes TS Chris
Tropical Storm Chris is expected to remain off the coast of the United States. Tropical Storm Beryl continues to weaken.