Florida, tropical and Invest 93L
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Tropical Storm Dexter looms
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A disturbance near Florida could evolve into a tropical depression or Tropical Storm Dexter this week, according to forecasters.
Hurricane center forecasters said the system, designated as Invest 93L, is forecast to continue moving westward and could emerge or redevelop.
A disturbance called Invest 93L by the National Hurricane Center could turn into a tropical depression or the next named storm of hurricane season.
There's a chance the storm could form within the next 48 hours. Even if it doesn't, Florida is expecting heavy rain.
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WPBF Channel 25 on MSNTracking Invest 93-L: Computer models and mapsWPBF 25 First Warning meteorologists are monitoring Invest 93-L for tropical development near Florida. The disturbance has a 20% chance of development over the next two days and a 30% chance of development over the next seven days.
"Regardless of development, an increase in showers and thunderstorms can occur from the Carolinas into Florida and along parts of the Gulf coast which can lead to localized flooding. Rough surf and rip currents can also occur," according to AccuWeather.
South Florida will see a soggy start to its week due to a potential tropical system that is forecast to form in the Gulf and then move across Florida, the National Weather Service said Sunday.