ORLANDO, Fla. — Odds for the next named tropical system developing near Florida have increased.
A tropical disturbance is expected to emerge in the northern Gulf over the next few days.
After several days with a 20% chance of organization, forecast data now shows a 30% chance.
The disturbance is driven by a broad low-pressure system off the northeast coastline. It is forecast to drift westward on Monday and Tuesday, maintaining elevated rain chances.
By mid-week, the low-pressure system may move into the Gulf, where it could develop into a tropical system.
The system would be named Dexter if it develops into a tropical storm.
Regardless of its development, the system will continue to pull away from Florida, moving west-northwest through the end of the week.
Heavy rain is expected to impact many areas along the Northern Gulf Coast, with flooding possible in some regions.
Channel 9 will continue to monitor the system and provide updates on Eyewitness News.
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