Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine is expected to intensify to near hurricane strength when it reaches the northwestern Caribbean tonight. Further intensification is expected as the storm lifts across the eastern Gulf and the system is forecast to become a major hurricane before approaching the northeastern Gulf Coast Thursday. No local impacts are expected through Wednesday. Marine and coastal impacts including dangerously high surf, deadly rip currents, hazardous marine conditions (including strong winds and high waves) begin Wednesday night into early Thursday morning. We will be monitoring for the potential of heavy rainfall that could impact portions of south central Alabama and the western Florida panhandle. Gusty northerly winds may also impact mainly south central Alabama, the western Florida panhandle and coastal areas Thursday given the large wind field associated with the system. We will also watch for the potential of at least minor coastal flooding, especially by Thursday night. Please continue to monitor the latest forecast for additional updates. For more information, go to our Facebook and Twitter pages or listen to NOAA Weather Radio.
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