New tropical threat moves into Gulf after Hurricane Helene devastation

Oct. 1 (UPI) -- As much of the Southeastern United States recovers from Hurricane Helene's widespread devastation, the National Hurricane Center is monitoring two new tropical storms, including one in the Caribbean Sea that could move into the Gulf of Mexico and Florida.

The tropical disturbance, which forecasters could name Leslie or Milton depending on hurricane activity in the Atlantic, has a 40% chance of developing over the next seven days as it moves into the Gulf of Mexico, and could bring heavy rain to Florida by early next week.

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