Tropical activity kicked it up a notch with the National Hurricane Center's 8 a.m. update.
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Tropical depression forms near Bahamas
Tropical Depression Nine is expected to remain in the Atlantic.
More to watch in the Atlantic
Another reminder that this is the peak of the hurricane season appeared.
Tropical system expected
Tropical storm advisories have been issued ahead of storm number nine.
Gulf system now No. 7
New named tropical systems are expected this week.
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