National Hurricane Center Monitors Two Potential Tropical Systems

Forecasters track possible developments off Florida's east coast and in the Gulf of Mexico, with varying chances of formation.

A low-pressure area near the Bahamas has a 30% chance of forming into a tropical depression within seven days.
The southwestern Gulf of Mexico may see a tropical depression with a 60% chance of development by midweek.
Heavy rainfall is expected across southern Mexico and Central America, potentially causing life-threatening floods.
Saharan dust moving across the Atlantic could temporarily suppress storm activity.
The 2024 hurricane season is predicted to be above average, with 17-25 named storms and 8-13 hurricanes.