The National Hurricane Center is closely monitoring a tropical disturbance in the central Caribbean, referred to as Invest99L, which has a 90% chance of developing into Tropical Storm Sara within the next week. AccuWeather forecasters suggest the storm could rapidly intensify into a major hurricane by the weekend, potentially impacting Florida if wind patterns shift. Environmental conditions, including warm ocean temperatures and reduced wind shear, are conducive to the storm's development. While some models predict the storm will move northwest into the Gulf of Mexico, others suggest it could steer toward South Florida, posing a significant threat. This would mark the 18th named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which has already seen intense hurricane activity. Despite the hurricane season officially ending in November, conditions remain favorable for late-season storm development.