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A potential new storm is forming in the Caribbean, with a chance of developing into a hurricane by the weekend and moving into the Gulf of Mexico next week. This development is notable as it occurs late in a hurricane season that has already seen five U.S. landfalls, placing it among the most active seasons on record. If the storm forms, it will be named "Sara."
Hurricane Tammy is moving away from the Caribbean's Leeward Islands, while the National Hurricane Center is monitoring another system that could develop into a tropical depression or storm. Tammy's path may take it towards Bermuda, but all tropical watches and warnings have been lifted for the northern Leeward Islands. The trailing rains from Tammy could cause flooding and mudslide threats, and wave heights offshore could reach 25 feet. The NHC has increased the chances of a system in the southwestern Caribbean developing, with a 50% chance of formation in the next two to seven days.
The National Hurricane Center has stated that there is a high chance of a tropical depression or storm forming from a system moving north towards the Gulf of Mexico, with the potential to hit Florida. The system is becoming more organized with increased thunderstorm activity and a better-defined low-level circulation. If it develops into a named storm, it could become Tropical Storm Idalia. The NHC is also monitoring three other systems in the Atlantic. Tropical Storm Franklin is the only named storm currently active, but it is expected to stay clear of land.
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.