ORLANDO, Fla. – A new tropical wave is expected to emerge off Africa this weekend as we move closer to the peak of hurricane season .

Sept. 10 is considered the peak of hurricane season, which runs from June through November.

While development chances remain low for now, the environment ahead could support slow organization as the wave moves west across the Atlantic.

[VIDEO BELOW: Candace Campos’ forecast for Central Fla.]

As of Thursday morning, the National Hurricane Center highlighted a tropical wave that is forecast to move off the west coast of Africa in the next day or so.

As it travels west, just southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands, it will move over warmer waters, and favorable atmospheric conditions will allow for gradual development next week.

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