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A disorganized low-pressure area off Florida's east coast is showing increasing chances of becoming a tropical depression or tropical storm later in the week, the National Hurricane Center said. Even now, it's already having an influence on Florida weather with isolated torrential rain.
There’s growing concern for another significant rain and flooding event this week, this time along the Gulf Coast, from what could become the Atlantic basin’s next tropical system.
Unlike Monday, which was a deluge for South Florida, today’s tropical-system-related rain is expected to be more concentrated in the center of the state. The Miami office of the National Weather Service predicts South Florida could see around 1 inch of rain on Tuesday and Wednesday, not enough for any severe flooding.
A low-pressure system that drenched Central Florida on Tuesday could become the next named tropical storm. Invest 93-L, is currently northwest of Central Florida and forecast to move into the Gulf. The disturbance remains disorganized with a 40% chance of developing into a tropical system over the next 48 hours.
Wind shear (red - strong shear; green - low shear). Shear is typically strong to start the hurricane season:
The system’s slow passage over Florida has meant days of rain throughout the state, leading to street flooding in South Florida. However, the Miami office of the National Weather Service expects the rain to slow down, alleviating any concerns about deep flooding.
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WPBF Channel 25 on MSNArea being monitored for tropical development near FloridaIT’S RIGHT IN THIS AREA HERE NEAR THE PANHANDLE. IT’S HEADED OVER THIS WAY TOWARD LOUISIANA AND MISSISSIPPI. AND IF IT DROPS JUST A LITTLE BIT MORE TO THE SOUTH OVER THE REALLY WARM WATER HERE IN THE NORTHERN GULF,
Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. Hurricane center forecasters said the system, designated as Invest 93L, is forecast to continue moving westward and could emerge or redevelop over the far northeastern to north-central portion of the Gulf,