NHC Tracks Gulf Disturbance for 1-3 Inches of Rain as Weekend Tropical Odds Rise
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Updated · WCTV · Jul 18
NHC Tracks Gulf Disturbance for 1-3 Inches of Rain as Weekend Tropical Odds Rise
3 articles · Updated · WCTV · Jul 18
Summary
1 to 3 inches of rain is expected across Florida's Big Bend and South Georgia this weekend as the National Hurricane Center watches a Gulf low for possible tropical organization.
Very warm Gulf waters and limited wind shear could help the system become a surface low or weak tropical system, though forecasters say it still lacks a well-defined low-level circulation.
Gusty thunderstorms may bring heavy downpours and knock down branches or limbs, but forecasters do not expect storm surge, tropical-storm-force winds or meaningful tornado risk.
Development chances were recently raised to 30% over seven days, yet the system is still expected to remain weak and keep rain chances elevated into early next week.