Caribbean Storm Likely to Become Tropical Depression, Threatens Gulf

TL;DR
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.
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- Possible tropical depression to reach Gulf next week with 'dangerous' winds, forecasters say NOLA.com
- National Hurricane Center says there's a 90% chance Caribbean disturbance becomes a tropical depression or storm Yahoo! Voices
- Watching For Potential Of Hurricane Sara The Weather Channel
- Another storm is brewing in the Caribbean. Here are what areas should be on alert CNN
- Tropical depression is expected to form in the Caribbean Sea, could impact Florida WFLA
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