For Floridians, the focus shifts to enjoying cooler fall weather and preparing for the next cold front mid-week. With Sara dissipating and no new tropical threats on the horizon, the season appears to be winding down weeks before its official ending date November 30.

Now, all eyes are on Tropical Storm Sara, as it meanders over the western Caribbean Sea through the weekend. From there, its future is very uncertain. Topography over Central America and Mexico will work to tear the storm apart.

In a worst-case scenario for the U.S., a major hurricane could hit Florida's Gulf coast, but forecasters say it would have to clear several hurdles.