Tropical Depression Nine formed late Saturday morning over the southeastern Bahamas and is forecast to steadily strengthen into Hurricane Imelda by early next week as it approaches the coast of South Carolina.

Multiple weather features, including powerful Hurricane Humberto to the east, a non-tropical low-pressure system over the Southeast U.S. to the northwest, and a strong dip in the jet stream plunging into the North Atlantic mid to late week will all be vying to steer or grab Imelda.

The National Hurricane Center forecast shows the storm could reach hurricane strength as it approaches the southeastern U.S. coast early next week.

Likely Tropical Storm Imelda could bring heavy rain to South Florida before nearing the Carolinas, while major Hurricane Humberto strengthens in the Atlantic.

As Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine continues strengthening, the path of this system could scrape along the Atlantic Coastline of Florida. The strongest impacts are expected to be felt on Sunday and Monday,