We’re still near the peak of hurricane season, so it shouldn’t be surprising that we have another burst of tropical activity to keep an eye on. That being said, there isn’t any cause for concern for the United States right now.

Of the four areas shown above, the one most likely to develop over the next few days sits in the north central Atlantic. It’s possible a tropical depression or even Tropical Storm Kirk forms here by Sunday or Monday. Either way, this will meander over the open ocean for at least the next week and ultimately should not be an issue.

The disturbance near Bermuda obviously has folks in the Carolinas on edge after dealing with Florence a week ago. While it’s possible something weak spins up here and heads toward the southeast coast of the U.S. early next week, more than likely it will stay just an open wave. Regardless, the last thing that region needs at this point is more rain. We’ll watch it closely and see how things evolve over the weekend.

In the main development region of the central Atlantic, we’re keeping tabs on two disturbances. Invest 97L is about 500 miles east of the Lesser Antilles. It has looked a little more organized today and a tropical depression may form tonight or tomorrow. However, strong upper-level winds and dry air should inhibit any further development as this moves further west.

Meanwhile, Invest 99L is coming off the coast of Africa and will have a better environment to work with over the next few days. It’s a long way away and for now, just something to babysit over the next week or two.