Tropical Depression Three has formed off the Southeast coast, expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Chantal, bringing rain, gusty winds, rip currents, and potential minor flooding to the Carolinas, with impacts lasting through the weekend.
A tropical depression is expected to form in the Caribbean Sea and reach the Gulf of Mexico early next week, with forecasters warning of dangerous winds and seas. The system has a 90% chance of developing in the next two days and could bring heavy rains to Jamaica. If it becomes a named storm, it will be called Sara, marking the 18th named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. Meanwhile, remnants of Rafael are merging with a cold front in the Gulf, bringing drier conditions to Louisiana.
A tropical depression has formed in the Caribbean and is expected to strengthen into Hurricane Rafael, potentially threatening the Gulf Coast by the weekend. The system is currently moving northwest and is forecasted to impact Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, and Cuba with heavy rainfall and possible hurricane conditions. While uncertainties remain about its impact on the U.S., residents along the Gulf Coast are advised to stay alert. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Patty has dissipated in the Atlantic, with its remnants affecting Portugal and Spain.