At a Glance
- An area in the northwest Caribbean is being watched.
- A tropical storm will likely develop in the next day or so and then enter the Gulf of Mexico.
- Details remain uncertain, but the U.S. Gulf Coast from Florida to Louisiana should prepare for a possible hurricane landfall.
- Most forecast models suggest a landfall in Florida or the northern Gulf Coast Thursday.
- Impacts could linger in parts of the South or Southeast coast into Friday.
A tropical storm is expected to form in the northwest Caribbean Sea and may become a hurricane before it heads toward either Florida or the northern Gulf Coast late this week.
Interests along the U.S. Gulf Coast from Louisiana to Florida should monitor this situation closely and stay updated on how the forecast unfolds in the days ahead.
The area to watch: A broad area of low pressure has formed over the western Caribbean Sea. Thunderstorms are already becoming more numerous in this area…