Tropical Storm Sara Looms as Potential Threat to Florida
The Weather Authority is monitoring Invest 99-L, a tropical wave in the Caribbean with a 90% chance of developing into a tropical depression or Tropical Storm Sara by Thursday or Friday. Cold fronts in Florida will keep the system's moisture south through the weekend, but it is expected to move northwest by early next week, potentially entering the Gulf of Mexico. Heavy rains are forecasted for Jamaica and parts of Haiti. The system's future path and impact on Southwest Florida depend on upcoming cold fronts and wind shear conditions.