The National Hurricane Center was monitoring two areas in the tropics Monday evening with neither currently posing a threat to South Florida.
One area under watch is a tropical wave in the eastern Caribbean, moving westbound with thunderstorm activity but lacking any organization.
In the short term, conditions are not readily favorable for development but may become more conducive late week.
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With a medium chance for development, this could be something to watch late week as it nears the Yucatan peninsula.
Another area being monitored is a tropical wave near the Cabo Verde Islands, also with a medium chance for development later in the week.
Early indications are that if any development occurs, it will be slow in nature.
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Additionally, a northerly turn out to sea would be highly likely, with no concerns of impact down the road.
The peak of the Atlantic hurricane season comes next week, Tuesday, Sept. 10.
