A large tropical wave has developed into Tropical Depression 7 in the central Atlantic. AccuWeather meteorologists have been tracking the wave for well over a week, since it was still over Africa. Currently, Tropical Depression 7 is about halfway between Africa and the eastern islands of the Caribbean.

"Tropical Depression 7 is moving through the central Atlantic and encountering some dry air, but it will soon move into an environment with low wind shear and increased mid-level moisture, which will assist with further development," AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva said.

"This tropical depression is expected to develop into the next named tropical storm in the Atlantic," DaSilva said. "Steering currents will guide the depression mainly north of the Caribbean and away from

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