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Tropical depression possible. Here's the outlook for Florida
It was a busy weekend in the tropics, with three disturbances appearing in the Atlantic. One could become a tropical depression later this week, according to the National Hurricane Center. If maximum sustained winds reach 39 mph, it would become Cristobal, the third-named storm of the season. While this season is expected to see below-normal activity due to the presence of a strong El Niño, forecasters have been warning Florida residents should always be prepared. ➤ Track all active storms Shop Amazon for hurricane prep Where these systems ultimately track will be an important factor in determining how much they can strengthen, according to AccuWeather. ➤ Weather alerts via text: Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location Here's what you should know based on the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center as of 8 a.m., Aug. 10. Is there a hurricane coming toward Florida? Not at this time, although the National Hurricane Center said "environmental conditions are forecast to be moreconducive for development by midweek, and a tropical depression could form during the latter half of this week." The disturbance with the highest chances of development is following a tropical wave currently halfway...