The National Hurricane Center is monitoring two tropical disturbances near Florida and in the Atlantic, but neither poses a threat to Houston or Texas.

Forecasters say a tropical depression has formed far offshore of Mexico and could strengthen into a hurricane this week

While Tropical Storm Elida poses no threat to Sarasota or the rest of Florida, the National Hurricane Center is also monitoring a low-pressure area that could develop in the northeastern Gulf this weekend.

Meteorologist Orelon Sidney breaks down what to expect this week in the Southeast: a potential tropical system off the coast, rising heat across the Carolinas, and how high pressure could push temperatures near 100 degrees.

While no tropical storms are imminent, experts are watching the Gulf for potential tropical development this weekend or next week.

Elida was a tropical storm in the North Pacific Ocean early Wednesday Pacific time, the National Hurricane Center said in its latest advisory. Elida is the fifth named storm to form in the Eastern Pacific in 2026.

Tropical storm odds fall in the northeastern Gulf but some parts of Florida could get hit with heavy rain. Show comments

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