Tropics Update: Potential Tropical Cyclone 9 forms in Caribbean

The National Hurricane Center says Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine has formed in the Caribbean Sea and is expected to become the season's next named depression or storm.

The NHC issued a cone Monday showing where forecast models expect the system to move. PTC 9 is expected to strengthen over the next few days. If it reaches 39 mph, it'll become a tropical storm and get the name Helene.

Tropical storm warnings and hurricane watches have been issued for parts of Mexico and Cuba. By Wednesday, it's expected to become a hurricane.

[floridagurl]

Here we go again! Watching from St. Petersburg, fl

[DummyDanzDummyAdultFun]

Under forcasted.... too much hot water along that path. Cat3 minimum, probably a strong 4 before landfall. We've seen this too many times not to

[michaelgomez]

A couple of hours ago she was telling us not to worry don't panic....

[bbrcummins]

People in Sarasota are getting nervous with the rain fall coming in again 🙏

[spoiledwitch]

Attention..Please Share...Anybody with pets, please keep them inside and safe. If you leave, take them with you. If you see strays and are able, please have a heart and give them shelter. Help save those unable to save themselves. These poor furbabies don't deserve to die. Every life matters, every soul counts. God Bless!🙏💯🙏🏿

[HOMESTEADHEART]

Unfortunately, this storm is going to be very dangerous. Helene will be a Cat 3 at minimum. Hopefully if you're in the impact zones you will leave the area. If you've never watched Mark over at Weatherman Plus or Mr. Weatherman, please go over and listen to their reporting on this storm.

[gasparzach]

I hope it changes direction because I have an event that important to go to and I don’t wanna it to canxel

[ANTZPoundPound]

Are You Kidding Me!
MOTHER NATURE, I Live in PERRY, FLORIDA!! OH NO, Not Again!!!!😢🌪

[AmaniTheodore-bnlb]

I can
hear of thunder. all the way down here in St. Lucia

[CHMichael]

At this point they don't have a clue. ... not until it clears cuba

[nicolekerr]

We fly from Edinburgh to Orlando on Wednesday after uk time

[Devante_L]

WHAT IS GOING ON there might gonna be a 10th one sometime

[Norm-ihrq]

I was worried there would be a White weather girl

[michaelgatten]

This weather lady is quite yummy. Great hair

[runforlife]

Showing cat two is a joke IMO. You killing peoples not showing them the 3-5.

[ssoltys]

In other words they have no clue about this storm