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Atlantic Awakens With Dual Systems Taking Shape Atlantic Awakens With Dual Systems Taking Shape
Atlantic Awakens With Dual Systems Taking Shape Hurricane season is entering its home stretch, and attention is turning to two new areas of interest. One lingers near Florida. Another is just emerging off Africa. The National Hurricane Center said that a weak low near the Bahamas will meander near Florida through the weekend.  Development is not expected in the short term, but waves of downpours are likely. Formation odds were placed at 10 percent through 48 hours and 10 percent over seven days. Farther east, a tropical wave moving off Africa may gradually organize as it crosses the central Atlantic.  The hurricane center peg…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Atlantic On Alert: Tropical Storm Fernand Moves North, Other Systems Being Watched Atlantic On Alert: Tropical Storm Fernand Moves North, Other Systems Being Watched
Atlantic On Alert: Tropical Storm Fernand Moves North, Other Systems Being Watched Tropical Storm Fernand is stirring up the Atlantic, churning through open waters and sending waves of concern rippling through the heart of hurricane season.  While the storm keeps its distance from land, its swirling winds and surging seas are a reminder that the tropics are heating up. As of Sunday, Aug. 24, Fernand is tracking north-northeast, passing well east of Bermuda and expected to remain offshore in the coming days, according to the National Hurricane Center.  Forecasters warn that high surf and dangerous rip currents may still impact Bermuda and the coast of Newfoundla…

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by Joe Lombardi