C omputer "spaghetti" model runs and meteorologists flagged an eastern Atlantic disturbance in early September as having an increased chance to develop into a t ropical storm, which would be called Gabrielle, with some forecasts showing a westward track toward the Caribbean.

The National Hurricane Center said Invest 92L has a very high chance of becoming a tropical depression or storm in the next day or two.

For the latest updates on Invest 92L, visit the Sept. 16 file. Invest 92L in the Atlantic has a high chance of becoming a tropical depression later this week, and some forecasters said it could become a tropical storm or even a hurricane.

Hurricane Kiko is moving west over the open waters of the Pacific, according to forecasters, after the system strengthened from a tropical storm on Tuesday.

Confidence is increasing that a tropical system — possibly even a hurricane — could form near the Caribbean islands next week and track west in the general direction of Florida or elsewhere on the U.S.

After a hurricane passes, scientists routinely analyze the assorted computer models used to predict its path and power and crown a victor. This year, a surprising new contender has emerged — a forecast model generated by artificial intelligence.

Erin, which quickly strengthened into a Category 5 storm on Saturday, is not expected to make landfall in the U.S., but experts remain on alert.

Is there a hurricane coming toward Florida? It's too early to tell whether Invest 92L will strengthen into Tropical Storm or Hurricane Gabrielle.