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A weather system moving across Florida wasn’t even a tropical something but it has the potential to develop into a tropical depression as it moves across the Gulf later in the week.
A disturbance near Florida could evolve into a tropical depression or Tropical Storm Dexter this week, according to forecasters.
Invest 93L is taking its time moving across Florida, and it could still become a tropical depression later this week.
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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
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.
Heavy rainfall with a risk for flash floods are predicted across portions of Florida as Invest 93L moves across the state.
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.
The National Weather Service has warned some areas in Florida could receive up to seven inches of rain.