Downpours and gusty thunderstorms could affect Thanksgiving travel across parts of Florida. A cold front that extends from a stronger storm system over the Ohio Valley and Mid Atlantic is to blame for the unsettled forecast. On Tuesday morning, a developing storm system was centered near Illinois and Indiana. A shield of moderate to heavy rates extended east of the

Two developing storm systems — one over the Gulf of Mexico, the other over the southwestern Caribbean — are to blame for the unsettled weather.

Historically, 90% of all hurricanes and 95% of all major hurricanes happen after Aug. 1.

Very warm sea surface temperatures are expected to override the effects of a developing El Niño.

Residents are encouraged to use the tax exemptions to purchase supplies for their hurricane readiness kits.

The preliminary forecast from the National Hurricane Center predicts 12 to 17 named storms, with five to nine hurricanes and one to four major hurricanes.

Lows Sunday morning will more than likely be colder than Saturday morning. Temperatures could range from the mid and upper 20s in North Florida.

Another cold front is expected to arrive to the Sunshine State on Thursday. A cold air mass should engulf most of the state by Friday.