As Hurricane Kirk gained strength and Tropical Depression Thirteen formed Wednesday but were no threat to land in the Atlantic, the National Hurricane Center was keeping track of system that could develop in the Gulf of Mexico and turn toward Florida.

Kirk is expected to become a major hurricane by Thursday. Newly formed Tropical Depression 13 could become become a Hurricane by the weekend.

The National Hurricane Center continues to issue advisories on Hurricane Kirk and Tropical Depression Thirteen, located over the eastern Atlantic Ocean. The Gulf Coast could be at risk for another tropical threat next week.