Some forecasters fear the storm system could grow into a major hurricane that could impact the Gulf coast region of the U.S.

Invest 97L continues to brew in the Caribbean as confidences grows that this system will become Hurricane Helene in the Gulf of Mexico. Still some questions on where in the Gulf this storm will head at the end of this upcoming week.

Residents around the Gulf of Mexico should pay close attention to the forecast for the week ahead, as a tropical system is expected to form and bring impacts to the southern United States during the later half of the week. The National Hurricane Center gives this region a high chance for development over the next 7 days.