The National Hurricane Center says the disturbance is expected to strengthen over the next few days and move into the Gulf of Mexico.

On Monday at 11 am, the National Hurricane Center issued an advisory for the potential tropical cyclone. The potential tropical cyclone is 130 miles south-southwest of Grand Cayman and 350 miles south-southeast of the Western Tip of Cuba, with maximum sustained wind of 30 mph. It’s moving 6 mph to the north.

The National Hurricane Center said Monday it is tracking a system in the Gulf of Mexico that could become Tropical Storm Helene in the coming days.

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On Monday at 11 am, the National Hurricane Center issued an advisory for the potential tropical cyclone. The potential tropical cyclone is 130 miles south-southwest of Grand Cayman and 350 miles south-southeast of the Western Tip of Cuba, with maximum sustained wind of 30 mph. It’s moving 6 mph to the north.

The potential tropical cyclone was first addressed in an advisory by the National Hurricane Center at 11 am Monday. The potential tropical cyclone is 130 miles south-southwest of Grand Cayman and 350 miles south-southeast of the Western Tip of Cuba, with maximum sustained wind of 30 mph. It’s moving 6 mph to the north.

Helene is expected to form this week as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine moves across the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center. In addition, the NHC is also monitoring a tropical wave that is expected to move from the African coast.

Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine formed in the Caribbean on Monday morning and was expected to strengthen into a hurricane as it makes its way into the Gulf of Mexico, forecasters said.

It shows this system becoming Hurricane Helene by midweek and heading toward the Florida Gulf Coast. We will continue to bring you the latest tropical updates on the FOX Local app.