Tropical storm Nate expected to gain strength

The 2017 Atlantic Hurricane Season has been a very active one so far as we have seen 14 tropical storms. Eight of those storms developing into hurricanes, 5 of which have become major hurricanes with category 3 strength or greater. There is another tropical storm brewing near the Yucatan peninsula, which is expected to gain strength as it tracks into the Gulf of Mexico.

This system is forecasted to make landfall near New Orleans Saturday as a Category 1 hurricane. This track will likely change as we head through the weekend. Stay up to date on this changing storm system with the ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team.