Tropical waves being monitored in the Atlantic with potential for development: NHC

The National Hurricane Center was monitoring two areas in the tropics Monday evening with neither currently posing a threat to South Florida.

One area under watch is a tropical wave in the eastern Caribbean, moving westbound with thunderstorm activity but lacking any organization.

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In the short term, conditions are not readily favorable for development but may become more conducive late week.

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With a medium chance for development, this could be something to watch late week as it nears the Yucatan peninsula.

Another area being monitored is a tropical wave near the Cabo Verde Islands, also with a medium chance for development later in the week.

Early indications are that if any development occurs, it will be slow in nature.  

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Additionally, a northerly turn out to sea would be highly likely, with no concerns of impact down the road. 

The peak of the Atlantic hurricane season comes next week, Tuesday, Sept. 10.