The National Hurricane Center tagged an area of interest this week during the peak of hurricane season.

The tropical wave is located near the west coast of Africa. Latest Forecast

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The NHC indicated that environmental conditions seem conducive to the gradual development of the system throughout the weekend.

A tropical depression could form during the early to middle part of next week, NHC says.

The system is expected to move west-northward at about 15 mph over the eastern and central tropical Atlantic.

The system will encounter Saharan dust and dry air, which could decrease the chances for development.

Formation chances in the next two days: Zero percent

Formation chances in the next seven days: 40 percent

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