ORLANDO, Fla. – Tropical Storm Franklin could be near hurricane strength when it hits Mexico's Yucatan peninsula Monday evening.
The National Hurricane Center in Miami said Franklin had top sustained winds of 60 mph (95 kph) at midafternoon in the northwestern Caribbean. It was moving west-northwest at 13 mph (20 kph) and was centered about 155 miles (255 kilometers) east of Chetumal, capital of Quintana Roo state.
Franklin was expected to hold that course, making landfall at the Yucatan early Tuesday morning, then crossing over the Gulf on Tuesday as it heads to central Mexico.
A hurricane watch is in effect for the coast of Mexico from Chetumal to Punta Allen, and with tropical-storm-force winds extending up to 140 miles (220 kilometers) from the center, Belize could feel the effects by late afternoon.
"Overall, Franklin will not be a concern or threat to Central Florida," News 6 meteorologist Candace Campos said.
Meanwhile, a weak tropical wave is approaching the Caribbean Sea. The National Hurricane Center said there is a 20 percent chance of potential development within the next five days.
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"Upper level winds could become more conducive for some gradual intensification by late week," Campos said. "We will continue to monitor both systems and bring you the very latest."
Tracking 2 areas in the Tropics. One wave is worth watching, while #TSFranklin is not a threat to Central FL #news6 pic.twitter.com/iXaPqQSwvJ
— Candace Campos (@CandaceCamposWx) August 7, 2017
After a very dry Sunday, Central Florida returns to a more typical summertime setup for most of the work week.
"A ridge of high pressure will remain our main weather feature over the next five days," Campos said. "Increased moisture will help boost rain chances Monday."
Expect the earliest rain along the coastline before pushing west. The best chance of rain will come by the late afternoon for areas north and west of I-4.
Rain chances will sit at 20-30 percent along the coast, and 30-40 percent further inland.
High temperatures will hover in the mid-90s, with "feels like" temperatures creeping into the triple digits.
Most of the activity will die down during the overnight hours with a few lingering showers along the coast and lows in the mid- to upper 70s.
"Expect more of the same weather for most of the workweek," Campos said.
Tuesday will be another hot day with a high of 94 degrees and rain chances increasing to 40 percent.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.