Noon look at possible tropical development in Gulf
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Invest 93L could become a tropical depression as it moves across Florida into the Gulf. See latest spaghetti models.
Forecasters are warning of early signs of a potential tropical cyclone developing along the northeastern Gulf of Mexico. A low-pressure system that could bring storms to Florida before moving west has a medium chance of developing into a tropical cyclone over the next several days, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
The 8 a.m. Wednesday update from the National Hurricane Center keeps the chances of tropical development at 40% over the next couple of days. Invest 93-L has been battling land interaction over the past 24 hours, inhibiting any further development or strengthening.
The trough of low pressure that has brought an unsettled pattern to south Florida through the start of the week is now moving into the northern Gulf.According
A low-pressure system will bring pockets of heavy rain and thunderstorms across Central Florida. Invest 93-L is expected to bring around 1 to 5 inches in some areas as it moves over Florida. The system is moving onshore Tuesday and will bring significant rainfall across Central Florida.
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As of Monday evening, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) has a 40% chance of tropical development either east or west of Florida. While we can't rule out formation in the Atlantic, the better opportunity will be in the Gulf.
The storm remains disorganized on Wednesday but still has time to strengthen over the Gulf before making landfall on Thursday.