(CNN) Two tropical systems expected to reach the Gulf of Mexico by early next week could simultaneously become hurricanes in an unprecedented event. Meteorologists say residents from Texas to Florida need to prepare for Tropical Storm Laura and Tropical Depression Fourteen, as they could impact the region in the coming days. The storms haven't yet entered the Gulf of Mexico but could intensify rapidly when they do. As of Friday evening, Grays says, there's still a lot of uncertainty. Forecasters say it's hard to anticipate what the impact will be of having two systems in the Gulf of Mexico, but an unusual weather phenomenon known as the "Fujiwhara effect" could take place if the two systems are within roughly 900 miles of each other.

Source: CNN August 21, 2020 13:52 UTC