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Should the system develop and stay on the forecast track it could mean enhanced rain chances for South Louisiana.

Forecasters are watching the Gulf of Mexico for potential tropical development later this week.

Next week's cold front should keep tropical development in the Gulf of Mexico at bay as cooler weather moves into the area.

An area of disturbed weather is expected to move into the Gulf of Mexico early next week.

A potential trouble spot in the Gulf of Mexico due south of Louisiana's coastline is being monitored for further development.

There are currently five areas of tropical weather being watched in the Atlantic Basin this morning.

The system has shown signs of strengthening but will likely move onshore before further development occurs.

Forecasters say the 9th named storm of the season could form in the Atlantic sometime this week.

Forecasters will be watching this system for signs of strengthening as it moves westward across the Gulf of Mexico over the next few days.

The Hurricane Center has placed the probability at 70% that this system will become a tropical cyclone.

The storm system could impact the northern Gulf coast sometime next week.

Development of this system could come later in the week over the very warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico.