TAMPA, Fla. - The National Hurricane Center says a tropical wave is moving into more favorable conditions for development over the Atlantic in the coming days, showing signs that it will be our next named storm.

As of Wednesday evening, the disturbance's odds of development had increased. The NHC is now giving it a 40% chance of development in the next two days and an 80% chance in the next seven days.

The wave continues to produce disorganized showers and thunderstorms southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands, and is expected to move west-northwest into early next week.

As for the long-term track, FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says most models currently show a curve to the north, but it's worth watching through next week as it approaches the islands.

FOX 13 Meteorologist Nash Rho

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