The National Hurricane Center says no tropical cyclone formation is expected on May 31, a day before the start of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.

AccuWeather meteorologists began monitoring the area of interest last week. Since that time, chances of development remain low. If a tropical system forms, it would pose a "near-zero risk of impact to the United States until at least May 26," AccuWeather said in an email.

Even without further development, tropical waves can impact local weather in Florida and the Caribbean by influencing thunderstorms and bringing gustier winds as they approach. The other reason to keep an eye on tropical waves is that some of the strongest that come off the African Coast tend to create the most dangerous hurricanes.

Meteorologist Chita Craft has a list of everything you need to have in your hurricane preparedness kit: You may be asked or told to evacuate so that you're out of an area that a hurricane or tropical storm is bearing down on.

The first tropical storm of the Eastern Pacific hurricane season could form as early as next week, according to forecasts.

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

The outlooks highlight areas showing potential for tropical development over the next two to seven days. The hatched areas on a map show areas with a low potential for development in yellow.