Details are still fuzzy, but the likelihood that Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine will turn into Hurricane Helene and affect the Gulf Coast later this week is increasing.

Here's how other meteorological factors, like atmospheric pressure and cold fronts will help steer tropical activity away from the Texas Gulf Coast.

Tropical Storm Hone moves past Hawaii; 2 other cyclones active in the Pacific While the exact timing and impact remain to be seen, the storm will likely become Helene within the next day. The system is expected to strengthen over the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday and Thursday and will likely impact our area towards the end of the week.