MIAMI – A storm system swirling off the Southeastern U.S. Coast has now caught the attention of the National Hurricane Center with at least a small chance of developing into a tropical system.
Much like what was previously known as Invest 93L earlier this month, a trough of low pressure on the southern end of a frontal boundary is forecast to move west-southwestward into the north-central portion of the Gulf, according to the NHC. There, environmental conditions could allow for some slow development if the system remains far enough offshore.
However, by this weekend, the system is likely to move inland, ending its chances for development. Though much like Invest 93L, the threat of heavy rains persists whether or not the trough eventually develops into a tropical system. The NHC is currently just giving a low chance of development.
In terms of rainfall totals, about 2-3 inches could fall across much of the northern Gulf Coast, with some locally higher amounts. Widespread flash flooding isn’t expected, but isolated flooding could pop up in pockets of heavy rain sitting over an area for too long.
