Meteorologists raise threat level for potential Hurricane Patty in the Caribbean

Meteorologists have raised the threat level for a potential storm named Patty, with a 90 percent chance of formation in the Caribbean this weekend or early next week. The storm could impact the U.S., particularly South Florida. Current conditions in the Caribbean have hindered storm development due to high wind shear. However, this wind shear is expected to decrease, creating favorable conditions for the storm to strengthen as it moves northward. If Patty forms, it could be the fourth named storm to hit Florida since August. The state is still recovering from Hurricane Milton, which caused significant damage and loss of life just weeks ago.