Tropical Storm Dorian May <br />Intensify Before Hitting Florida.<br />The small storm, which is currently located in the Caribbean, could intensify if it passes through some upcoming obstacles.<br />According to CBS, Dorian's strength will depend if it goes through an area in the Atlantic Ocean called the "Mona Passage.".<br />The passage is located between Puerto Rico <br />and the Dominican Republic.<br />Both of the island nations are currently under a hurricane watch and tropical storm warning.<br />CBS adds that Dorian's center could pass over either island, strike both or go between them where the Mona Passage is.<br />The storm's best chances of remaining intact will be if it passes over or near the passage.<br />Should it go this route, Dorian may then be strengthened by warm waters <br />around the Bahamas.<br />By Saturday, it would reach the Gulf Stream, <br />a spot east of Florida where a few past hurricanes have intensified very quickly. .<br />At that time, much more information will be revealed on how big of a storm Florida <br />could face
