Gulf of Mexico Braces for Potential Tropical System Impact

A cluster of thunderstorms near the Yucatan Peninsula has a 30% chance of developing into a tropical system over the next two days and a 70% chance over the next seven days. The system is expected to move north into the Gulf of Mexico and may impact areas from the Panhandle to the Big Bend of Florida. South Florida could experience heavy rain next week, with a 70% chance of rain on Tuesday, 60% on Wednesday, and 60% on Thursday. Tropical Storm Franklin is expected to strengthen into a hurricane but will stay west of Bermuda. The remnants of Tropical Storm Emily could restrengthen as it moves north over the central Atlantic, while a wave in the central Atlantic has a 20% chance of development.