Florida, tropical and 93L
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A system that has been producing heavy rain and thunderstorms across Florida could become a tropical depression later this week, according to the National Hurricane Center.
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.
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.
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Irish Star on MSNFlorida weather: Tropical Storm Dexter looms as locals told to brace for floodingThe weather system moving across the Florida Panhandle was showing signs of becoming a tropical depression on Thursday while moving towards the northern Gulf Coast, officials said
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.
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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,
The worst-case scenario, where storms stall near the coast, would mean parts of southern Louisiana could receive over a foot of rain, with rainfall rates up to 2 to 3
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.