The Atlantic could see its next storm within a week: Weather Watch

The Atlantic hurricane season continues to go through the traditionally most active time of the year without a storm, however, there is a growing chance that may change soon. Two systems — one in the Caribbean and the other near Cabo Verde — have a 40 percent chance of becoming a storm in the coming week.

On the other side of the world, Typhoon Yagi is strengthening as it makes its way towards China. The storm has already killed at least 15 people in the Philippines and forced thousands to flee to safer ground.

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In other weather news:

Fire warnings: There are red flag fire warnings in Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, South Dakota and Nebraska for Tuesday morning, according to the National Weather Service.

Heat: Beginning Wednesday, excessive heat warnings are in effect for southern California, southern tip Nevada, and western and southern Arizona. The temperature in Barstow, California on Tuesday will reach 102F (39C) and by Thursday and Friday it is expected to reach 106F. Death Valley may reach 120F on Friday.

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Australia: Wind and rain are easing in southeast Australia, but flooding continues in Tasmania, said Jonathan How, a meteorologist at the Australian Bureau of Meteorology. High pressure anchored over the southeastern parts of the country, which dried things out. A new front is coming ashore in the southwest.

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