The National Hurricane Center is tracking weakening Tropical Storm Rafael in the Gulf of Mexico. A disturbance near the Bahamas could bring heavy rain

(WFLA) — A new tropical wave has emerged just east of the Bahamas, as Tropical Storm Rafael continues moving through the Gulf, the National Hurricane Center said. In a 7 a.m. update on Saturday, the new disturbance ... or two,” the NHC said.

With less than a month left of hurricane season, the National Hurricane Center is monitoring multiple areas with tropical potential. After Rafael regained its Category 3 status on Friday, it quickly weakened into a tropical storm.