As the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season looms, meteorologists and weather enthusiasts are closely monitoring the region for signs of early tropical activity. The National Hurricane Center has identified the first tropical wave of the upcoming season, a promising yet unorganized disturbance currently situated in the Central Atlantic. This initial tropical wave, observed through satellite imagery, is moving westward at a brisk pace of 11 to 17 mph, southwest of the Cape Verde islands. While the wind shift associated with the wave supports scattered moderate convection, the system remains highly di…