Chances of a hurricane forming in the Atlantic have increased to 90 percent in the latest predictions from the National Hurricane Center.

The past week has seen an increased chance of weather in the Atlantic developing into a tropical storm, which would be called Gabrielle, with some forecasts showing a westward track toward the Caribbean.

Newsweek contacted the National Hurricane Center via email for more information.

Why It Matters

The disturbance comes during the climatological peak of the Atlantic hurricane season, a period when most seasonal activity historically occurs.

Meteorologists are urging people to remain alert, as sea temperatures remain high and storms can still form well into October and even November. The Atlantic hurricane season runs through November 30.

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