In a worst-case scenario for the U.S., a major hurricane could hit Florida's Gulf coast, but forecasters say it would have to clear several hurdles.

The National Hurricane Center expects the season’s next tropical depression or storm to form in the Caribbean soon, and forecast models predict it will intensify into a hurricane and

The National Hurricane Center increased the likelihood of Tropical Storm Sara forming to 90% over the next two days before it's expected to intensify into a hurricane. "Wind shear remains low over much of the Caribbean,