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.<\/p>\n
Rainfall of 2 to 4 inches is expected across South Florida Sunday through Tuesday, with a \u201c1 in 10 chance of localized [rain totals of] 6-8 inches or more,\u201d forecasters said.<\/p>\n
Rain will intensify Sunday into early Monday, with the heaviest rainfall expected from Monday afternoon through late Monday. The heavy rain will increase the potential for flooding in \u201cflood prone or low-lying areas along the East Coast metro and areas with poor drainage,\u201d the weather service advisory stated.<\/p>\n
High-end rainfall estimates for South Florida through Wednesday morning. (NWS)<\/p>\n
In its 8 a.m. advisory, National Hurricane Center said it expects a low-pressure area to form near the southeastern U.S. coast and then move west across Florida into the northeastern Gulf.<\/p>\n
If it were to become a named storm, it would be Tropical Storm Dexter.<\/p>\n
It has a 20% chance to develop in the next seven days, the hurricane center said Sunday morning.<\/p>\n
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration had initially\u00a0forecast an expected 13 to 19 named storms for the year, of which 6-10 would grow into hurricanes. Three to five of those would develop into major hurricanes of Category 3 strength or higher.<\/p>\n
Researchers out of Colorado State University last week updated their forecast saying they expect the season to be slightly less busy than what they had predicted earlier this year.<\/p>\n
Hurricane season runs June 1-Nov. 30.<\/p>\n
Originally Published: July 13, 2025 at 8:18 AM EDT<\/p>\n
In conclusion, South Florida is preparing for a wet week ahead as a potential tropical system is forecast to form in the Gulf and move across the state. Residents are advised to be aware of the potential for flooding and to stay updated with the latest forecasts.<\/p>\n
A: Rainfall of 2 to 4 inches is expected across South Florida Sunday through Tuesday, with a \u201c1 in 10 chance of localized [rain totals of] 6-8 inches or more.\u201d<\/p>\n
A: The heavy rain will increase the potential for flooding in \u201cflood prone or low-lying areas along the East Coast metro and areas with poor drainage.\u201d<\/p>\n
A: If it were to become a named storm, it would be Tropical Storm Dexter.<\/p>\n
A: It has a 20% chance to develop in the next seven days, according to the hurricane center.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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