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FLORIDA<\/strong> \u2013 As of Thursday, July 4<\/strong>, the National Hurricane Center<\/strong> reports a 60% chance<\/strong> that a tropical or subtropical depression<\/strong> could develop off the Southeast coast<\/strong>, with particular focus on waters near Florida<\/strong> and extending toward Georgia<\/strong> and the Carolinas<\/strong>.<\/p>\n A broad area of low pressure<\/strong> is expected to take shape along a stalled front<\/strong>, which is already generating heavy rain<\/strong> and increased storm activity<\/strong> across Central<\/strong> and South Florida<\/strong>, from Orlando<\/strong> to Miami<\/strong>, including coastal zones like Daytona Beach<\/strong> and Tampa<\/strong>. These wet and stormy conditions<\/strong> are projected to continue through Friday<\/strong> and linger into the holiday weekend<\/strong>, with rainfall spreading northward along the Southeast coast<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The development potential<\/strong> stems from a frontal boundary<\/strong> weakening over the western Atlantic<\/strong>, which could allow a low-pressure system<\/strong> to organize slowly over warm waters. While atmospheric conditions<\/strong> are currently only marginally favorable<\/strong>, there’s a moderate likelihood that this system could evolve into a tropical<\/strong> or subtropical depression<\/strong> late this weekend<\/strong> or early next week<\/strong>.<\/p>\n If a named storm<\/strong> does form, it would be called Chantal<\/strong>, the next name on the 2025 Atlantic hurricane list<\/strong>. However, forecasters do not expect<\/strong> any rapid or intense strengthening at this time. The system, if it develops, would likely remain poorly organized<\/strong>, with limited potential for intensification.<\/p>\n Regardless of tropical formation<\/strong>, this system is already having noticeable effects<\/strong>. Multiple rounds of thunderstorms<\/strong> are sweeping across Florida<\/strong>, with gusty winds<\/strong>, persistent downpours<\/strong>, and a risk of localized flash flooding<\/strong>, particularly in low-lying urban areas<\/strong> and places with poor drainage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n By Saturday and Sunday<\/strong>, the unsettled weather will expand across parts of southeast Georgia<\/strong> and the coastal Carolinas<\/strong>, potentially affecting cities like Savannah<\/strong>, Charleston<\/strong>, and Wilmington<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Beach conditions across the Southeast coastline<\/strong> will be unreliable<\/strong> this weekend, as waves of heavy showers<\/strong> and occasional lightning<\/strong> disrupt typical afternoon sunshine. Rip currents<\/strong> may pose a serious risk<\/strong> along shores from Cape Canaveral<\/strong> to Myrtle Beach<\/strong>, particularly with the onshore flow tied to the developing low<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Vacationers<\/strong> and locals<\/strong> along the Atlantic coast<\/strong> should be aware of changing flags<\/strong> at lifeguard stations, which indicate ocean hazards<\/strong> like strong surf<\/strong> and dangerous currents<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Projected rainfall totals show widespread 1 to 3 inches<\/strong> (25 to 75 mm) of precipitation across Central<\/strong> and South Florida<\/strong>, with isolated pockets<\/strong> exceeding 4 inches<\/strong> (100 mm), particularly where storms persist. Farther north, into Georgia<\/strong> and the Carolinas<\/strong>, lighter amounts<\/strong> are expected, but totals could increase if the low becomes more organized.<\/p>\n Stay tuned for updated forecasts<\/strong> as conditions evolve<\/strong> heading into the weekend<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" FLORIDA \u2013 As of Thursday, July 4, the National Hurricane Center reports a 60% chance that a tropical or subtropical depression could develop off the Southeast coast, with particular focus on waters near Florida and extending toward Georgia and the Carolinas. A broad area of low pressure is expected to take shape along a stalled […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":5390,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5389","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-news"],"yoast_head":"\n<\/h3>\n
Potential for tropical development near Florida<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Storm impacts already underway in Florida<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Beach and travel concerns for the Fourth of July weekend<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Rainfall forecast through Monday<\/strong><\/h3>\n