Tropical depression may soon form in Gulf
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Regardless of development, heavy rainfall is expected over portions of Florida, which could bring localized flash flooding through mid-week.
A disturbance near Florida could evolve into a tropical depression or Tropical Storm Dexter this week, according to forecasters.
A disorganized low-pressure area off Florida is showing increasing chances of becoming a tropical depression or tropical storm this week.
The National Hurricane Center on Monday increased its forecast chances a system already dumping rain on Florida could develop into the season’s next tropical depression or storm.
A tropical rainstorm will drench Florida through midweek before possibly strengthening over the Gulf and threatening Louisiana with flooding and tropical impacts.
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South Florida could see some street flooding Monday and Tuesday, thanks to a potential tropical system brewing near the north end of the state. The Miami office of the National Weather Service called for a flood watch - when there's a chance of flooding but it's not yet happening - for Monday afternoon and Tuesday in urban southeast Florida.
Low pressure is expected to emerge over the Gulf of Mexico this week and it may move into a favorable environment for tropical cyclone development.
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Irish Star on MSNFlorida weather: Tropical downpours to lash millions as map reveals exactly where storm could formExperts have increased the chance of tropical development off the coast of Florida this week but even if the system being monitored doesn't develop, the Sunshine State is in for a wet week