Tropical Watch: Invest 97-L could be the season's next named storm
Invest 97-L, currently over 3,000 miles from Florida's East Coast, may become the next named system, Erin, by mid-week.
While it is too early to determine if the United States will be affected, experts are keeping a close watch on its progress.
In addition to Invest 97-L, Invest 96-L is an area of disorganized showers and storms located over the Central Atlantic.
This system has a low 20% chance of developing into a tropical system over the next seven days and is expected to remain over the open Atlantic.
As Invest 97-L continues to evolve, meteorologists will provide updates on its development and potential impact.
Meanwhile, Invest 96-L poses little threat as it is likely to stay over the open ocean.
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