MIDWAY, Fl. (WTXL) -- This discussion will highlight the immediate threat of Tropical Depression Nine, with brief updates on other systems in the Atlantic to follow...
T.D. 9: As of the latest advisory at 4am CT (5am ET), Tropical Depression Nine still has winds sustained at 35 mph. It is expected to become a tropical storm later Tuesday. Tropical Storm Watches for the Big Bend and Florida's Gulf coast are possible as soon as this afternoon. Models still vary as to where exactly the storm will make landfall, but gusty winds up to 60 mph are possible. Heavy rain totals with up to several inches are also possible along the portions of North Florida and the peninsula. Location is VERY important with landfall so make sure you stay tuned all day on ABC 27 for the latest information on this storm system.
T.D. 8: Tropical Depression Eight continues to stay ragged and disorganized and it is expected to remain off of the coastline of North Carolina. Portions of the Outer Banks are under a TROPICAL STORM WARNING, meaning that tropical storm force winds are likely within 24 hours. Winds will likely be up to 40 mph along the Outer Banks.
Gaston: Gaston looks like it reached its max strength and now it will begin its steady weakening trend as it gets picked up by upper level winds and pulled toward the Azores. The islands there may see tropical storm force winds of up to 60 mph.
Tropics: Elsewhere in the Tropics, a vigorous wave over Africa is expected to move over water in the next day or so. It has a 40% chance of developing into a depression or tropical storm in the next five days.
