Coastal low to produce heavy rain along Gulf Coast
A low pressure system off the Gulf Coast could lead to a Sunday washout and a heavy rainfall for South Florida on Monday.
Soaking rain heads to the Gulf Coast to start the week
The FOX Forecast Center is monitoring a developing area of low pressure along the Gulf Coast that will bring heavy rain and a chance of thunderstorms this weekend into early next week. While some areas could see a soaking rain on Sunday, by Monday, the same low-pressure system will dip south and move eastward toward the Florida Peninsula, where storms could pack a stronger punch
Heavy rain is expected to finish out the weekend along the Gulf Coast and impact parts of Central and South Florida on Monday.
An area of low pressure is developing in the Gulf that is already spreading light rain across Texas and Louisiana, according to the FOX Forecast Center.
A washout is expected Sunday for parts of East Texas, Louisiana and into southern Alabama.
Southern Louisiana could see up to two inches of rain, but the precipitation will be spread out over time, reducing the risk of widespread flooding.
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South Florida to get much-needed rainfall
That same storm system will dip south into Florida on Monday, bringing heavy rain and wind gusts to cities like Fort Myers, Naples, West Palm Beach and Miami.
Storms will likely continue through late Monday.
While rainfall totals will likely be limited to one to two inches, any precipitation that falls will likely be welcome news due to an intensifying drought through much of the Florida Peninsula.
The heaviest rainfall is expected along the I-95 corridor from West Palm Beach to Homestead. While widespread flooding is not expected, urban areas could see some isolated runoff issues, especially in areas where drains are clogged by debris and vegetation.
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Many parts of Florida are experiencing moderate to severe drought conditions, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor.
Since November 2024, West Palm Beach is nearly 10 inches of rainfall below normal, while Miami and Fort Lauderdale are over 6 inches in the whole.
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