ORLANDO, Fla. – Tropical Storm Gabrielle may look weak now, but don’t write the system off just yet.

Meanwhile, a pair of waves in the Atlantic are being watched for potential development, though immediate threats remain low.

Tropical Storm Gabrielle

Tropical Storm Gabrielle early Thursday was battling strong wind shear and dry air, which has stripped the system of its structure and left it looking more like a swirl of clouds than a healthy storm.

Despite its ragged appearance, Gabrielle was packing winds around 50 mph.

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The hostile environment around Gabrielle is expected to persist through the weekend, likely keeping the storm weak.

However, conditions could become more favorable early next week, giving Gabrielle a wind

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