Helene is expected to form this week as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine moves across the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center.In addition, the NHC is also monitoring a tropical wave that is expected to move from the African coast.

Here's how other meteorological factors, like atmospheric pressure and cold fronts will help steer tropical activity away from the Texas Gulf Coast.

The National Hurricane Center says the disturbance is expected to strengthen over the next few days and move into the Gulf of Mexico.