There is a possibility that Florida will suffer days of strong rainfall this week as a result of the formation of an area of low pressure over South Florida that is being driven by tropical moisture from the Gulf and Caribbean. This will increase the likelihood of flash floods.
Due to the fact that this system has the potential to develop some tropical characteristics by the end of the week, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) has identified it as an area of interest near the southeast coast of the United States.
NHC Director Michael Brennan made a veiled reference to the fact that the system will require further monitoring.
Despite the fact that there is a lack of consensus among computer forecast models regarding the particular course that this system will take, it is anticipated that the most of the rain will fall in South Florida. On Friday, there is a possibility that Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach will receive between three and five inches of precipitation.
On Tuesday, the Weather Prediction Center of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a flash flood warning for South Florida with a level of two out of four.
The formation of a tropical storm or a tropical depression is expected.
In order to determine whether or not any tropical characteristics will emerge, forecasters are keeping a close check on this system. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) outlined the region that is located off the southeast coast of the United States on Monday afternoon.
One of the most important factors that determines the development of tropical regions is the degree to which this system stays close to land.
It is anticipated that the low would remain over land or somewhat close to the shore, which will reduce the likelihood of early organization occurring.
In the event that the system moves away from the southeast coast of the United States, however, there is a possibility that the risk of tropical development will be reduced.
It is anticipated that more tropical moisture will arrive in Florida by Thursday, which will result in an increase in the likelihood of thunderstorms occurring on Thursday and Friday.
As the dry season in the Sunshine State draws to a conclusion, the rain that is expected to fall as a result of this system may help alleviate some of the drought conditions that have persisted in Florida.
