Florida braces for heavy rains as tropical depression likely forms
- A weak non-tropical area of low pressure is moving across Florida, expected to bring heavy rain starting Monday.
- Forecasts predict rainfall totals could reach 3 to 5 inches, prompting flash flood warnings for central and South Florida.
- Meteorologists are monitoring the system for potential tropical development as it moves into warm Gulf waters later this week.
In Florida, an area of low pressure has been moving across the state and is expected to bring significant rainfall and the potential for flooding starting Monday, July 14, 2025. The system began as a weak non-tropical disturbance off the Southeastern coast, making its way inland over northern Florida and moving westward into the Gulf of America later in the week. Meteorologists have issued alerts due to the expected heavy rain, predicting that certain areas may receive between 3 to 5 inches of rain, with some thunderstorms producing 1 to 3 inches per hour, raising serious concerns about flash flooding. The National Hurricane Center has monitored this system closely, indicating that conditions may be favorable for development as the low pressure system traverses warm Gulf waters. Should it develop into a tropical system, it might evolve into a tropical depression with a 40 percent chance of formation within the week. Flood watches have been issued in anticipation of the heavy rain across Florida's Gulf Coast, with warnings extending into central Florida, including major cities like Orlando and Miami. Heavy rainfall is expected to significantly affect South Florida, prompting officials and meteorologists to urge residents to remain cautious. Thunderstorms have already caused localized flooding in several areas, and with forecasts predicting that this weather pattern will persist, residents are advised to stay updated and prepared. Meteorologists are carefully tracking movement and intensity, as rapid changes can occur in weather patterns. The focus remains on potential storms that may develop later in the week, impacting Florida and possibly extending effects toward the coastal regions of Mississippi and Alabama. Although atmospheric conditions are currently less conducive for significant tropical development, any shifts in these conditions could elevate the threat level. Residents are being urged to stay informed through local news media as the situation evolves.