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A tropical wave in the central Atlantic has a high chance of developing into a tropical depression this week.

Environmental conditions like dry air and wind shear, which have suppressed storms, are expected to ease.

If the system strengthens, it will become Tropical Storm Gabrielle, the seventh named storm of the season.

Forecasters warn that hurricane activity is likely to increase as the season continues toward its November 30 end date.

A tropical wave in the central Atlantic has a high chance of developing into a tropical depression this week.

Environmental conditions like dry air and wind shear, which have suppressed storms, are expected to ease.

If the system strengthens, it will become Tropical Storm Gabrielle, the seventh named storm of the season.

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