Timeline for Tropical Depression 9: Here’s what to expect

All eyes are on the tropics as we monitor Tropical Depression 9.

>>> STREAM CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS LIVE <<<

Meteorologist Brian Shields said tropical impacts are possible for Florida.

Friday should be the day for initial preparations and residents are encouraged to refresh their hurricane supply kits.

Read: Hurricane supply checklist: What should you include in your kit?

While the storm is expected to be a few days out, Saturday is the next possible day that Severe Weather Center 9 will have an idea of what impacts will be headed to Florida.

Read: 9 ways to prepare for a hurricane

If the storm track shows that this is the case, Floridians will have to ramp up their hurricane preparations.

Read: New to Florida? 9 helpful tips to get you through a hurricane

By Sunday, Shields said we should know exactly what kind of impacts we will see.

Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.