Tropical wave could cause coastal hazards as powerful Hurricane Gabrielle stays out to sea

Hurricane Gabrielle, a powerful Category 4 storm, is moving into the open Atlantic and poses no direct threat to the U.S.

While Gabrielle will not directly impact Central Florida, residents can expect an increase in wave heights along the coast.

Meanwhile, attention is shifting to two tropical waves in the Atlantic that could develop into storms by the end of the week.

One tropical wave shows signs of organization and is likely to develop by the end of the week.

However, this wave is expected to follow a path similar to Gabrielle, staying out at sea.

The other tropical wave is closer to the Bahamas and requires more attention.

Although most models predict it will remain off the East Coast, its proximity means it could cause coastal hazards this weekend and into next week.

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