Tropical disturbance in Caribbean expected to strengthen into hurricane before reaching Gulf of Mexico

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A tropical disturbance in the Caribbean is expected to strengthen into a hurricane as it moves over Cuba and into the Gulf of Mexico by midweek. The system, located 345 miles south of Jamaica, has recorded winds of 35 mph. Forecasters predict a 100% chance the disturbance will become a tropical depression soon, with potential hurricane status by early Tuesday. However, it may weaken as it enters the Gulf due to drier air. Hurricane conditions are possible in the Cayman Islands and Jamaica, with heavy rainfall and coastal flooding expected. The storm is anticipated to bring significant rainfall and high surf to the western Caribbean.


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