Gulf of Mexico Braces for Potential Tropical Disturbance

A disturbance in the Caribbean Sea is expected to develop into a tropical depression or storm as it moves towards the Gulf of Mexico. The system has a 70% chance of formation within the next week, and its potential landfall location is uncertain. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Franklin is gradually regaining strength and could reach major hurricane intensity early next week. Another disturbance near Cabo Verde has a 50% chance of forming. As we enter the most active period of the Atlantic hurricane season, forecasters predict an above-average season with 18 named storms.