A disturbance near Florida could evolve into a tropical depression or Tropical Storm Dexter this week, according to forecasters.

The risk of heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds coming to south Louisiana this week has increased as a low pressure system near Florida heads for the Gulf of Mexico.

This disturbance is expected to drift into the northeastern Gulf by late tonight or Wednesday morning, with potential impacts for Southeast Louisiana starting Wednesday afternoon.Sign up for our NewslettersConditions are marginally favorable for tropical development,

All eyes on the tropics as a disturbance nearing Florida will move into the Gulf and develop into a storm over the next few days.

A trough of low pressure located offshore the Atlantic Coast of northern Florida could bring heavy rains to the Gulf Coast region and Southeast Louisiana later this week as it moves westward, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Here's a parish-by-parish breakdown of possible rain totals expected. This can, and likely will, change over the next 24 hours as we continue to monitor this system.

A tropical system may soon turn into Tropical Storm Dexter as forecasters warn of flooding and rip currents from Florida to Louisiana.

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A brand new update from the National Hurricane Center brings tropical development possible from Southeast Louisiana and all of the Eastern Gulf. The area in question has been given a low chance of development. If it were to become organized, it wouldn’t be until mid to late next week.

Allison is one of the poster children that illustrate water is the deadliest weapon a tropical storm or hurricane has. This storm was particularly damaging as well. Adjusted to 2024 USD, it was responsible for $15.1 billion in adjusted costs.

It's storm season in the Gulf South and the National Hurricane Center has been tracking tropical disturbances near Florida. Tropical Storm Barry formed over the weekend and now forecasters are looking at more worrisome weather forming near Florida.

A tropical system near Florida is expected to move into the Gulf, bringing rain and potential flooding to Houston and the Gulf Coast. KPRC 2’s meteorologist explains what to expect as the week unfolds.