The 11th named storm of the season, Tropical Storm Karl formed Tuesday in the Bay of Campeche. As of Wednesday morning, Karl has top winds of 40 mph and is moving NNW at 6 mph. On average, the 11th storm of the season forms on October 2nd.

Some strengthening is possible as Karl meanders over the warm waters of the region. Currently, most of the convection associated with the storm is removed from the center of Karl where tropical storm force winds extend out 105 miles.

The slow northwest motion is expected to continue for another day or so before a building ridge of high pressure to the north of Karl nudges the storm back south and southwest towards the coast of Mexico where heavy rain could cause flash flooding and mudslides.

Karl poses no threat to Florida or the United States.