Gulf, Tropical cyclone and Rain
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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 disorganized low-pressure area off Florida is showing increasing chances of becoming a tropical depression or tropical storm this week.
A disturbance near Florida could evolve into a tropical depression or Tropical Storm Dexter this week, according to forecasters.
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring Invest 93L, an area of low pressure off Florida which could become a tropical depression.
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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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
A trough of low pressure formed on Sunday east of Florida in the Atlantic. This trough will drift over the state Monday into Tuesday, producing enhanced rainfall over much of the region. Once the trough pushes into the Gulf midweek, the complex may organize further into a tropical depression or tropical storm.