Tropical Storm Sandy May Offer Late-Season Surge

The second half of the hurricane season hasn't offered much to threaten the U.S. coast in the last few weeks, ceding a lot of attention to presidential politics. But Tropical Storm Sandy is making a push for an October surprise.

With maximum sustained winds of 45 mph, Sandy should reach hurricane strength before hitting Jamaica on Wednesday. From there, the projected path heads over Cuba and into the Atlantic, but there's debate about where Sandy will go this weekend.

Of course, The Weather Channel is also closely watching Tropical Storm Sandy.