The National Hurricane Center says hurricane and storm surge watches have been issued for parts of Florida's Gulf Coast, including the Tampa Bay area, ahead of Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine which is expected to become the season's next named hurricane. The NHC issued a cone Monday showing where forecast models expect the system to move. The Tampa Bay area is within the cone of uncertainty. PTC 9 is expected to "strengthen significantly" over the next few days, becoming a hurricane by Wednesday. When the system gets a name, it'll be Helene. MORE: https://www.wtsp.com/article/weather/tropics/helene-tropical-storm-hurricane-track-cone-forecast-florida/67-8ada2c2d-0652-478c-bce5-62080ddc23b9