- Tropical Storm Michael is strengthening in the northwestern Caribbean Sea.
- In the week ahead, Michael could threaten the northeastern Gulf Coast as a hurricane.
- Storm surge, damaging winds and heavy rain are likely to impact along the northeastern Gulf Coast by midweek.
- Tropical storm warnings have been issued for western Cuba and the northeastern Yucatan Peninsula.
- By midweek, the storm could threaten the northeastern Gulf Coast as a Category 2 hurricane.
