At a Glance

Tropical Storm Delta is intensifying quickly in the western Caribbean Sea.Delta could become a major hurricane by the time it nears the Yucatan Peninsula and western Cuba.Delta will then likely strike the northern U.S. Gulf Coast late this week.Delta may still be a formidable hurricane at landfall.Interests from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle should monitor the progress of this system closely.

Hurricane Delta is rapidly intensifying in the Caribbean Sea, could hammer Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula or western Cuba, then poses an increasing hurricane danger to the U.S. Gulf Coast by late this week.

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