Tropical Depression 5 trying to aim itself at the Gulf

Here's another one to keep an eye on: TD 5 is kicking up down in the southeastern Caribbean.

According to Stormtrack, storms which fire up there typically do not make it to hurricane strength. However, as we all know by now, the models aren't always right on.

Again, take a look at the projected track on this baby, and keep an eye on the weather...

















UPDATED 8/25 19:12 CT: And there you go, TD 5 is now TS Ernesto. It's just barely a tropical storm, but the forecasts are calling for it to strengthen into a hurricane, and just about all the models have it heading into the Gulf. Keep an eye on this one.