FOX 35 Storm Team tracking possible development of tropical system in Gulf Published Possible tropical system could develop in Gulf next week The FOX 35 Storm Team has been watching models in the Gulf of Mexico this week and the Global Forecast System (GFS) model is showing a possible tropical development by the end of next week. ORLANDO, Fla. - The start of hurricane season is just 18 days away. The FOX 35 Storm Team has been watching models in the Gulf of Mexico this week and the Global Forecast System (GFS) model is showing a possible tropical development by the end of next week.