Still reeling from Helene, Florida could experience a major setback from a storm predicted to become Hurricane Milton.

A complex weather pattern is gathering together in the Gulf of Mexico and is forecast to develop into a tropical storm and then Hurricane Milton before hitting Florida early next week, the

"While the exact track and intensity of the feature unfolding in the gulf have yet to be determined, Florida will bear the brunt this time around," AccuWeather chief on-air meteorologist Bernie Rayno said. "At this time, the intensity will range from a sprawling tropical rainstorm to perhaps a strike from a more compact, full-blown hurricane."