Invest 98L, the system that emerged in the Gulf earlier this week, is strengthening as it moves northward and will likely be significant rian to Texas.

Invest 98L, the tropical system that emerged near Mexico early Wednesday, Aug. 13, is tracking toward Texas. Will it impact the state?

Tropical Storm Erin is expected to become a hurricane later this week. Erin could become a major hurricane before curving north. While a path out to sea appears to be most likely, the East Coast of the United States should monitor the storm closely.