00:00The Atlantic is quiet, for now, but Florida's nearby waters remain a tropical hotspot.
00:06Forecasters are watching areas around Florida, the Carolinas, Cuba, and the Bahamas.
00:11Warm ocean waters and lower pressure could fuel tropical development in early August.
00:17Experts say water temperatures are already above the 80-degree threshold for storm formation.
00:22Wind shear is also expected to ease, making conditions more favorable.
00:27A cluster of thunderstorms could quickly organize into a tropical depression or storm.
00:32Because it's so close to land, any storm could form with very little warning.
00:36Heavy rain, rough surf, coastal flooding, and strong winds would be the main threats.
00:42So far, the Atlantic has recorded just two named storms and no hurricanes this year.
00:48Forecasters still expect a relatively quiet season.
00:51But they're urging coastal communities to stay alert through August.
