A tropical wave we've been tracking across the Caribbean over the last several days has gained enough organization to be designated Tropical Depression One.
This system is forecast to become Tropical Storm Alex and is expected to move in a general northwest direction towards Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula through Saturday.
Heavy rain may result in life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides in eastern Guatemala, Honduras, Belize and Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula.
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