The storm was expected to strengthen as it moved into an area of lower wind shear and increased atmospheric moisture.

Tropical Depression 7 has developed in the central Atlantic out of what had been Invest 92L. What to expect for Texas impacts.

Tropical Storm Fernand is forecast to weaken as it churns over the open Atlantic Ocean, and odds have plummeted for a system to develop near the eastern Caribbean.

The wave is forecast to move west-northwest at 5 to 10 mph for the next few days before speeding up by the middle of next week. It will take about a week for it to reach the Caribbean, forecasters with the National Weather Service New Orleans said Wednesday night.

Warmer water temperatures and other weather factors are expected to increase the potential for hurricanes in the Gulf. AccuWeather's outlook here.

The Atlantic hurricane season is June 1st through Nov. 30th. The peak date is Sept. 10th.

Ovation of the Seas will be calling on Ensenada instead of Cabo San Lucas during its current cruise to avoid Tropical Storm Mario.