Storm brewing in Gulf of Mexico could intensify into a hurricane, threatening Florida

Forecasters say a storm brewing in the Gulf of Mexico that is likely to become a tropical storm could intensify into a hurricane that could impact parts of Florida in the coming days. The U.S. National Hurricane Center says tropical depression 14 is currently about 210 miles north-northeast of Veracruz, Mexico. The system is expected to become a tropical storm later Saturday. It is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane and bring the risk of life-threatening impacts to portions of Florida’s West Coast next week. Hurricane and storm surge watches are likely be issued Sunday.