Hurricane Season Heats Up: What You Need to Know This Week

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Tropical Storm Fernand is currently the only named system in the Atlantic — but don’t get too comfortable. The National Hurricane Center is tracking three tropical waves, and forecasters are warning of a possible “homegrown” storm developing near the Southeast U.S. over Labor Day weekend. With scorching Gulf waters and a dip in the jet stream, conditions are becoming more favorable for tropical formation. This 1-minute update breaks down what’s happening, what’s coming, and why now is the time to stay alert. WooGlobe Ref : WGA295302 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00Tropical Storm Fernand may be the only name out there right now, but the Atlantic is far from quiet.

00:05The National Hurricane Center is tracking three tropical waves across the Atlantic Basin,

00:10one near the eastern Atlantic, another heading toward the Caribbean,

00:14and one brewing between Jamaica and Panama.

00:17None of them pose an immediate threat to land.

00:19But forecasters say we could see a homegrown storm form close to the southeast U.S.

00:24right around Labor Day weekend, thanks to a dip in the jet stream and scorching gulf waters.

00:30Conditions are setting the stage for potential development and possibly rapid intensification.

00:35Experts say it'll be a low-risk, wet weekend for the southeast.

00:39But remember, it only takes one storm to make an unforgettable season.

00:44So stay ready, because we're heading into the peak of hurricane season.

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