Interactive map: The forecast track and cone of uncertainty for active hurricanes and tropical storms in the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico.

As Hurricane Sally takes small steps toward the Alabama-Mississippi coastline, state leaders prepare for enormous and historical flood levels, endangering coastal communities as the storm is forecast to make landfall early Wednesday. The Category 1 hurricane’s snail-like pace exacerbates the threat of flooding throughout the coast predicted to experience a 6-foot storm surge, up to 30 inches of rain to some parts and winds of 80 mph.

Hurricane Sally lost some steam overnight, but is still a strong Category 1 hurricane with 85 mph winds as it slogs its way closer to the Gulf Coast bringing with it a threat of 9-foot storm surge, up to 30 inches of rain and possible tornadoes ahead of a projected landfall Tuesday night or Wednesday morning. Meanwhile, the tropics continue to remain active with Hurricane Paulette, Tropical Storm Teddy and Tropical Storm Vicky in the Atlantic as well as three more areas with a chance to form into the next tropical depression or tropical storm.

The 2020 hurricane season continues to ride its peak as the National Hurricane Center monitors up to seven tropical disturbances into Monday. The latest: Tropical Storm Sally grows closer to the Gulf Coast with heavy rains and dangerous storm surge, while Hurricane Paulette passing right over Bermuda. Tropical Storm Teddy and TD 21 formed in the Atlantic and TD Rene is nearly done.

Hurricane-force winds and a summary of storm surge warnings are in effect as Tropical Storm Sally moves through the Gulf Coast on Saturday night, according to the National Hurricane’s latest advisory.

Tropical Depression 19 skirted the southeastern coast of Florida overnight and threatens heavy rains and flooding as it continues to move west. It's expected to strengthen into a tropical storm once it moves over the Gulf of Mexico on Saturday, according to the National Hurricane Center.

A disturbance off the coast of Florida has increased odds of development with a path set for the Sunshine State, while the National Hurricane Center monitors five other tropical events.

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a system of disorganized showers and thunderstorms that could affect Florida this week. Meanwhile, the hurricane center is also keeping tabs on six other systems, including Tropical Storms Rene and Paulette.