Hurricane Helene will likely form by Wednesday morning as it moves past the western tip of Cuba and the northeastern tip of the Cancun peninsula. From here, Hurricane Helene will continue to strengthen as it moves across the eastern Gulf of Mexico.

Two tropical cyclones are continuing to move over open water in the Atlantic, but forecasters say neither poses a threat to land

The National Hurricane Center is tracking 5 systems, including Helene, Hurricane Isaac and Tropical Storm Joyce.