ATLANTA - As the calendar moves closer to the statistical peak of hurricane season on Sept. 10, forecasters say conditions remain relatively calm across the Atlantic, the Caribbean, and the Gulf of Mexico. Despite the quiet Labor Day weekend, meteorologists are watching a cluster of thunderstorms off the coast of Africa that could develop into the next named storm.
The system has a 60% chance of forming over the next several days, and if it strengthens, it would be named Gabrielle . For now, the disturbance is expected to remain over open water, with any potential impact on land still far down the road.
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Closer to home, north Georgia is starting the week with clear skies and comfortable temperatures, mostly in the 60s, with some spots like Athens and Blue Ridge dipping i