National Hurricane Center shows no disturbances. Forecasters watching 5 tropical waves

For the first time in weeks, the National Hurricane Center is not showing any disturbances on its tropical outlook map, according to the latest advisory.

No tropical cyclones are expected over the next seven days, although conditions and forecasts can change rapidly.

That also doesn't mean nothing is out there.

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Forecasters are keeping an eye on five tropical waves, including one in the Caribbean Sea and another that has moved from the southwestern Gulf of Mexico into Mexico.

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The most active months for hurricanes in the Atlantic basin are August, September and October, with Sept. 10 the peak. Hurricane season lasts from June 1 through Nov. 30.

AccuWeather forecasters Tuesday updated their prediction of what's in store for the remainder of the Atlantic hurricane season and warned the Atlantic basin could get “very active” in the coming weeks.

AccuWeather is now forecasting 13 to 17 named storms this year, higher than the initial forecast of 11 to 15 storms released in March.

Four to eight are forecast to become hurricanes, and one to three are predicted to become major hurricanes. A major hurricane is a Category 3 storm or higher, with maximum sustained winds of at least 111 mph.

Two to four direct U.S. impacts are in the forecast, which is the same number predicted in March.

Colorado State University updated its hurricane season prediction today, keeping the same forecast released in July: 18 named storms and nine hurricanes, four of which are expected to be major.

The next two names of the Atlantic hurricane season will be Emily and Franklin.

Here are the latest update from the NHC as of 2 p.m. Aug. 3:

What's out there and where are they?

• Tropical wave 1: A tropical wave in the Atlantic is located over Cabo Verde. It's moving west at 17 mph. Exact location: along 23W from 05N to 17N.

• Tropical wave 2: A tropical wave in the Atlantic is located northwest of Cabo Verde. It's moving west at 17 to 23 mph. Exact location: along 37W from 07N to 22N.

• Tropical wave 3: A tropical wave in the Atlantic is located east of the Turks and Caicos Islands. It's moving west at 11 to 17 mph. Exact location: along 55W from 06N to 22N.

• Tropical wave 4: A tropical wave in the western Caribbean is located south of Havana, Cuba. It's moving west at 17 mph. Exact location: along 83/84W from 20N south to the Panama/Costa Rica border.

• Tropical wave 5: A tropical wave has moved into Mexico from the Bay of Campeche in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico. It's moving west at 11 mph.

Who is likely to be impacted?

It's too early at this time to determine if there will be any impact to the U.S. from the tropical waves.

Forecasters urge all residents to continue monitoring the tropics and to always be prepared.

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When is the Atlantic hurricane season?

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30.

When is the peak of hurricane season?

The peak of the season is Sept. 10, with the most activity happening between mid-August and mid-October, according to the Hurricane Center.

Tropical forecast over the next seven days

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What's out there?

Systems currently being monitored by the National Hurricane Center.

What's next?

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This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: NHC watching 5 tropical waves. No development expected over next 7 days