Forecasters say PTC Nine could intensify into a tropical storm over the weekend as it tracks through the Bahamas.

Wilmington-area residents need to stay alert and be prepared as tropical weather conditions could reach the area early next week.

Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine is forecast to strengthen into Imelda as it moves toward the Carolinas, bringing threats of strong winds, heavy rainfall and coastal flooding early next week. Forecasters warn that impacts could include power outages,

For Florida, the bottom line: no direct landfall impacts are expected, but rough seas, rip currents, and dangerous beach conditions will develop early next week.

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - We’ve been closely watching Potential Tropical Cyclone 9 and it could develop into a tropical depression on tropical storm anytime now. The next name on the list is Imelda.

Now, the NHC has the ability to issue tropical cyclone advisories up to 72 hours before the anticipated arrival of storm surge or tropical-storm-force winds on land. This allows for longer lead times when there is a significant risk of wind and storm surge impacts.

Check back for the latest updates on Hurricane Humberto, Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine and their track. The spaghetti model track below will update with each new report from the National Hurricane Center. Click here for more information on the systems.

At 2 p.m. Saturday, the National Hurricane Center issued an advisory stating that the potential tropical cyclone is in the Atlantic Ocean, 170 miles northwest of the Eastern Tip of Cuba and 110 miles south of the Central Bahamas. The system is moving to the northwest at 7 mph, with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph.

Local officials are urging residents to prepare now for tropical weather conditions as early as Monday, Sept. 29. As of 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, the storm was located about 170 miles northwest of the eastern tip of Cuba and about 110 miles south of the central Bahamas.

According to the National Hurricane Center's 11 p.m. Friday advisory, the potential tropical cyclone is in the Atlantic Ocean, 145 miles northwest of the Eastern Tip of Cuba and 145 miles south of the Central Bahamas. The system, with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph, is moving to the northwest at 9 mph.

Portugal's Azores archipelago cancelled all tourist and recreational activities for 24 hours and shuttered schools and public services on Thursday, urging people to stay indoors ahead of the arrival of cyclone Gabrielle.