The National Hurricane Center on Friday increased the chances a tropical wave in the Atlantic will develop into the season’s next tropical depression or storm.

Ocean temperatures are at near-record highs, which could allow storms to rapidly intensify if they enter the Gulf.

The National Hurricane Center currently is tracking two tropical waves in the Atlantic basin, which covers the northern Atlantic, Gulf and Caribbean, along with the one expected to move off Africa. ➤ September hurricane season forecast: Savor the break, but trouble is brewing in back half

The National Hurricane Center currently is tracking two tropical waves in the Atlantic basin, which covers the northern Atlantic, Gulf and Caribbean. ➤ September hurricane season forecast: Savor the break, but trouble is brewing in back half

"I'm trying to get the attention of those at DHS that are being slow to reimburse North Carolina for funds already spent," Ted Budd told McClatchy.

Hurricane Kiko is expected to pass north of the Hawaiian islands this week, threatening the archipelago with life-threatening surf and rip currents.

Forecasters warned that swells from Hurricane Kiko could reach the Hawaiian Islands by the end of the weekend and cause life-threatening surf and rip currents.