Attention in the tropics is shifting to waters close to North America through the Labor Day weekend as Fernand fades and little else stirs across the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean.

Tropical Storm Fernand is expected to remain well offshore, but high surf and dangerous rip currents may affect coastal areas of Newfoundland this week.

“Dry and dusty air over the main development region of the central and southeastern Atlantic has caused a lull in tropical activity this week," AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva said.

There's also a long trail of cool water lingering over part of the southwestern Atlantic in the wake of Hurricane Erin, which can temporarily suppress future tropical activity until the water warms to above 80 degrees.

Conditions close to the United States are

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