Based on the 7pm update, the forecast track has the center of the depression passing over the Cayman Islands tonight, the Isle of Youth and western Cuba on Friday, and move over the southeastern and central Gulf of Mexico Friday night and Saturday. The system is forecast to approach the U.S. northern Gulf coast on Sunday. The tropical storm is expected to become a hurricane when it is near western Cuba or over the southeastern Gulf of Mexico from Friday night.
Residents are urged to rush to complete their preparations before weather begins the deteriorate and become hazardous by the evening.
A Tropical Storm warning is in effect for the Cayman Islands.
The Cayman Islands National Weather Service will continue to monitor the progress of this system.