The National Hurricane Center has started tracking a tropical wave west off of the African coast just weeks ahead of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. It’s common to see tropical waves ahead of hurricane season, and this system is nothing out of the ordinary.

The first tropical wave has emerged off the coast of Africa ahead of the 2025 hurricane season. It is not expected to develop or threaten Florida, but it’s another sign that hurricane season is right around the corner.

Beginning May 15, the National Hurricane Center will issue a daily tropical outlook highlighting any disturbances showing potential for development.