The busiest months of hurricane season runs from mid-August through mid-October.

Forecasters warn the lull in the tropics won't last so don't let your guard down.

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We may be in the peak of hurricane season, but the tropics are quiet for now, except for Tropical Storm Fernand.

Don't expect the lull to last, and don't let your guard down, forecasters warned.

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A " homegrown tropical development " is possible as the jet stream pushes into the Southeast, according to AccuWeather.

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