Forecasters monitor “homegrown” tropical development near the U.S. coast as the broader Atlantic remains quiet.

As the Atlantic hurricane season approaches its peak, tropical attention is turning from the open ocean to the waters closer to the U.S. coastline. While Tropical Storm Fernand is expected to remain a non-threat far offshore and the main development region of the Atlantic is experiencing a lull, AccuWeather meteorologists are cautioning of a potential “homegrown” tropical system forming near the Gulf and Southeast states through the Labor Day weekend.

According to AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva, “Dry and dusty air over the main development region of the central and southeastern Atlantic has caused a lull in tropical activity this week.” Additionally, a trail o

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