Tropical Depression or Storm Likely in Gulf of Mexico; Florida Soaking Begins Friday

Watches Issued In Caribbean For Future Ernesto

A tropical depression or tropical storm is likely to develop in the Gulf of Mexico in the next day or so and soak parts of Florida, Cuba and the Bahamas into the weekend.

For the latest on this system, check out our latest forecast here.

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