WATCH LIVE: In this edition of Tropics Watch LIVE, Tropical Storm Franklin is expected to become a hurricane north of the Caribbean. Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine has been designated by the National Hurricane Center and will impact Texas. Another storm near Africa could develop over the coming days. Tropical Storm Emily is now a remnant low. Tropical Storm Gert is expected to weaken quickly. The next named storm is Harold. Hurricane season 2023.