Atlantic hurricane season is about to hit its stride. August through mid-September is historically the most active stretch of the season, and while there have been a handful of short-lived named storms,

AccuWeather forecasters are watching two areas within the Atlantic for tropical development at the start of August.

Peak hurricane season hits around Sept. 10, but historically, tropical activity starts to dramatically ramp up as soon as the calendar hits August. About 78% of tropical storms form between August and October, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and The Weather Channel.