The National Hurricane Center is tracking Tropical Storm Dexter, Invest 96L and system off the southeastern coast of the United States.

Dexter is expected to reach hurricane strength within the next 24 hours.

Invest 96L could become a tropical depression late this week or early next week.

The fifth-named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season develops Aug. 22.

The busiest period of the Atlantic hurricane season runs from mid-August through mid-October and this month is living up to that reputation.

The National Hurricane Center is tracking three systems in the tropics: Tropical Storm Dexter , Invest 96L and a weak area of low pressure off the southeastern coast of the United States.

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