Even if it doesn’t fully develop or come ashore, marine impacts are likely along Florida’s east coast beginning this weekend, including rough surf, gusty winds and dangerous rip currents. Beachgoers and boaters should be prepared for increasing hazards, regardless of whether a tropical storm forms.

According to Ben Nelson, senior meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Jacksonville, Invest 94L is expected to develop into a tropical depression or become Tropical Storm Imelda as it traverses the Bahamas.

Spaghetti models—computer models that illustrate potential storm paths using meteorological data—suggested that Invest 94L could possibly track close to the southeastern U.S. from Florida to the Carolinas, while 93L could follow a northwestern path further out to sea.

Potential Tropical Storm Imelda could bring marine hazards to Florida's east coast this weekend; interaction with Hurricane Humberto adds uncertainty to its path. Florida residents are being advised to stay vigilant and closely track updates on Invest 94L,

FOX Weather Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross provides exclusive analysis on Hurricane Gabrielle and Invest 93L and 94L in the Atlantic. These new developments have potential impacts for Florida, the Southeast and Puerto Rico.

As Hurricane Gabrielle accelerates away from Bermuda, our attention turns to two tropical disturbances, tagged Invest 93L and 94L, east of the Caribbean.