Invest 93L could become a tropical depression as it moves across Florida into the Gulf. See latest spaghetti models.

The tropical development in the northern Gulf of Mexico this week is expected to be limited due to its close proximity to land, but it will still pose a danger for the millions who reside across the region.

The 8 a.m. Wednesday update from the National Hurricane Center keeps the chances of tropical development at 40% over the next couple of days. Invest 93-L has been battling land interaction over the past 24 hours, inhibiting any further development or strengthening.

Forecasters are warning of early signs of a potential tropical cyclone developing along the northeastern Gulf of Mexico. A low-pressure system that could bring storms to Florida before moving west has a medium chance of developing into a tropical cyclone over the next several days, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

The storm remains disorganized on Wednesday but still has time to strengthen over the Gulf before making landfall on Thursday.

As of Monday evening, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) has a 40% chance of tropical development either east or west of Florida. While we can't rule out formation in the Atlantic, the better opportunity will be in the Gulf.

Meteorologist Zack Webster reviews terms often used to describe tropical developments during hurricane season as activity in the Gulf ramps up this week.

Saharan dust and wind shear, both of which are present in the Atlantic basin, are inhibiting tropical development. AccuWeather forecasters are keeping an eye on two areas, including one near Florida, which show some potential for tropical development next ...