In Helene's wake, the National Hurricane Center predicted Tropical Storm Kirk could grow into the next major hurricane by midweek. Here's what you need to know.

Two tropical disturbances in the Atlantic basin are expected to strengthen. All Gulf Coast residents should monitor the one in the Caribbean.

The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Tropical Depression Joyce, located over the central Atlantic Ocean, and on Tropical Storm Kirk, located over the eastern Atlantic Ocean.Sign up for our NewslettersNorthwestern Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico:Disorganized showers and thunderstorms over the southwestern Caribbean Sea are associated with a broad area of low pressure south of Jamaica.