I think what ever happens somthing will be in southeast florida waters mid to late this week.(1) First off if 96L does not get going 17 will absorb it and head towards florida or hamper it from developing and 17 will turn west towards florida and 96L will just meander off somewhere down by mexico as 17 turns north over florida or the ne gulf of mexico. (2)if 96L gets going then 96L will deflect 17 out to sea for while and 96L will head for florida then towards the northwest gulf coast then 17 will hook back wnw towards virginia jersey area later as the ridge builds east. as for strength i would imagine hurricane force is very possible for both systems.