Odds are back up that a system developing in the Gulf of Mexico could become a tropical depression or storm before it makes its way to Florida next week, according to the National Hurricane Center. As of the NHC’s 8 a.

A tropical or subtropical depression or storm could form next week. Another possibility: development of a compact hurricane.

Odds have increased again that a tropical storm could develop in the Gulf of Mexico. Forecasters said the system is likely to carry a lot of rainfall to Florida next week.