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2 Areas Eyed For Tropical Development In Gulf, Atlantic: NHC
An area in the Gulf will likely develop into a tropical depression, while a system in the Atlantic is moving toward Florida, the NHC said.

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An area in the Gulf will likely develop into a tropical depression, while a system in the Atlantic is moving toward Florida, the NHC said.

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