Florida, tropical depression and 93L
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FOX 35 Orlando on MSNInvest 93L: Gulf Coast flood threat increases as system is monitored for tropical developmentThe National Hurricane Center (NHC) and the FOX 35 Storm Team are tracking an area of low pressure located over the far northern portion of the Gulf: Invest 93L. Although the chances of a tropical depression forming are slightly less than days prior,
⚠️⛈️ A tropical disturbance will bring heavy rain to the Central Gulf Coast over the next few days. The heaviest rain is expected to focus over southwestern Louisiana Thursday and Friday. Numerous flash floods are likely, especially in the Moderate Risk area highlighted in red. pic.twitter.com/ZCrcgCoB2p
A wet and rainy Florida could soon see even more precipitation in the coming days, according to the National Weather Service, which has warned the Gulf Coast will face a flood-generating system that could form into Tropical Storm Dexter.
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.
Hurricane center forecasters said the system, designated as Invest 93L, is forecast to continue moving westward and could emerge or redevelop.
A tropical weather system near the Florida Panhandle is showing a moderate chance of becoming a tropical depression.
A system of low pressure could develop near Florida or off the southeastern coast of the U.S. over the Fourth of July weekend, or early next week.
Central Florida to experience heavy rain and storms with potential for a tropical depression and lightning, as predicted by NWS Melbourne FL.