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The National Hurricane Center is tracking a disturbance in the Gulf near Mexico while watching the path of Hurricane Erin.

>> Maps and Models: Tracking Erin

This is the first hurricane in the Atlantic this season. September 10 is historically the peak of hurricane season, so you can expect tropical activity to ramp up in the weeks to come.

A few strong waves will emerge from the African coast in the near future and drift westward through the Atlantic. This is the time of year we watch for these developing storm systems to trek across the Atlantic. They have plenty of time to organize as they move through very warm waters, and the environment becomes even more favorable once they reach the Caribbean.

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