The forecast is pretty solid for the next 3 or 4 days, so it is very likely the storm will be in the gulf in 4 or 5 days. forecasting in the gulf without something big (like a cold front) is difficult. Been a long time since we got a big one. Did you see the pic of Africa? Lots of storms fixin to head this way.
Yes, Africa is spitting them out like a Tommygun right now. I hope most follow Danielle's lead and head to the north Atlantic to die.
Unfortunately, we're perfectly capable of generating a hurricane out of nothing in our own waters in addition to those developing from tropical waves from Africa. Hurricane season got off to a quiet start, but seems to making up for lost time.