Will forecast wave in Gulf become future Milton?

There’s a growing chance for tropical development in the Gulf of Mexico. If a new system forms, it will be named Milton. A tropical storm currently in the eastern Pacific Ocean is forecast to cross Mexico by Friday and emerge into the southwestern Gulf. By Sunday or Monday, it could develop into a tropical depression or storm, potentially affecting Florida next week.

Chances improve for disturbance in Gulf of Mexico

Conditions are improving for a tropical disturbance to form over the Gulf of Mexico this coming weekend. Regardless of intensity, this system is expected to move over Florida next week, producing heavy rain and possible threats of flooding.