Florida Braces for Potential Tropical Threats

The National Hurricane Center has stated that a tropical depression or storm could form in the Caribbean and threaten Florida. The system, currently located in the northwestern Caribbean, is expected to move northward over the eastern Gulf of Mexico. There is a 60% chance of formation in the next two days and a 90% chance in the next seven. If it becomes a named storm, it could be called Tropical Storm Idalia. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Franklin is moving east-northeast and is expected to become a hurricane over the weekend, but it is projected to stay clear of land. The NHC is also monitoring two other systems with the potential to develop into depressions or storms.