Track takes storm over the Islands before a possible northward turn early next week. Tropical Storm Fiona formed Wednesday night in the Atlantic. The forecast track in the near future is for a slight strengthening and with westward motion towards Puerto Rico this weekend. After this weekend and into next week is where the forecast gets trickier. The upper pattern may benefit us in the long run. Much guidance seems to think we'll see a trough digging down in the northern Atlantic next week. This would allow a weakness in the ridge sitting over the Atlantic and leave an opportunity for Fiona to turn north into the Atlantic. This would be great for the Gulf of Mexico region! However, there remains a great deal of uncertainty thanks to a few things.