Tropical depression may soon form in Gulf
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A tropical storm may form this week, bringing risks of flash flooding and strong thunderstorms from Florida to Louisiana.
A disturbance near Florida could evolve into a tropical depression or Tropical Storm Dexter this week, according to forecasters.
The National Weather Service in Mobile will also be closely watching the system and expects the risk for rip currents along the Alabama and northwest Florida coasts to increase to moderate by Wednesday and high by Thursday, which means swimming in the Gulf will be hazardous.
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Fox Weather on MSNInvest 93L eyes Gulf Coast as tropical moisture fuels intense downpours in FloridaThe Gulf Coast is bracing for a potential tropical storm as Invest 93L shows increasing signs of developing into Dexter, with landfall possible as early as this week, the FOX Forecast Center warns.
The Townsquare Media Weather Center is monitoring conditions in The Gulf for the potential for tropical development and what that could mean for Alabama.
The National Hurricane is watching a low-pressure system in the Gulf with the potential for tropical development.