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Multiple rounds of rain and coastal flooding are expected for the east coast of Florida this weekend and into Monday.
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring two areas for possible storm development — one near Florida and another in the open waters of the eastern Atlantic.
As of the NHC’s 8 a.m. tropical outlook, a weak low-pressure area near the northwestern Bahamas continued to produce disorganized shower activity that had already made its way over Florida, but the NHC had dropped chances from 10% to 0% for development.
Rain totals for parts of South Florida are expected to reach 2 to 4 inches broadly, with up to 6 inches in some areas.
While the Gulf Coast deals with rough, dangerous seas, the Atlantic Coast's King Tides produce coastal flooding that is exacerbated by strong winds.
There isn't a major storm on the horizon this weekend. But the weather may throw a few wrinkles in the game plan for some. Here's our forecast of interesting weather games.
The National Weather Service has issued an updated rip current warning for several remote coasts in Florida, urging beachgoers to exercise caution
Wet weather pattern to bring flooding, prolong dangerous beach conditions along Florida's east coast
The National Hurricane Center has given a disturbed area of weather off Florida’s east coast a 10% chance of development. Even without additional development, heavy rainfall, flooding, rough seas and dangerous rip currents will be likely.
Low pressure developing near the Bahamas will lift north on Friday and help push the cold front down through South Florida for the weekend. Drier air will lead to a very comfortable weekend, with highs in the low/mid 80s and lows in the 60s and low 70s, and low chances for rain.