Tropical Depression 18 forms in the Caribbean Sea. The system is expected to develop into Tropical Storm Rafael today as it moves towards Jamaica, the Cayman Islands and Cuba, according to the NHC.

• Hurricane Warning is in effect for the Cayman Islands.
• A Hurricane Watch is in effect for western Cuba.
• A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Jamaica.

The system is expected to enter the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday and turn into a hurricane.

The system will remain off Florida’s west coast through Wednesday. This will bring deep tropical moisture and stormy conditions to Florida from Tuesday through Thursday.

Southwest Atlantic

According to the NHC, a low pressure trough near the southeastern Bahamas is producing sporadic showers, squalls and gusty winds.

An area of ​​low pressure may develop near the northern Leeward Islands within a few days. It is possible that this system developed slowly after this date, as it generally moves westward over the southwestern Atlantic.

• Formation chance for 48 hours: 0%
• Formation chance for 7 days: 20%