Tropical Disturbance Giving Much of Florida a Good Soaking

When it comes to rainfall, Florida has been a real dichotomy over the last several weeks. While South Florida has seen rainfall amounts well above the historical average, it has been exceptionally dry along the Gulf Coast. Unfortunately for the water-logged portions of the Sunshine State, more rain is on the way through early next week. Here is a closer look at what parts of the state should prepare for wind and rain in the days ahead.

Tropical Disturbance Sending Persistent Moisture into Florida

A tropical disturbance is going to crank up the moisture machine once again for the eastern coast of Florida and beyond. Forecasters are warning that some parts of this region may pick up 8 inches of rain through Monday, thanks to a stalled cold front meeting up with a disturbance off the coast.

Although Florida and the Southeast were spared a direct hit from Hurricanes Imelda and Humberto, that does not mean that the region will dodge the surge of tropical moisture. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is currently monitoring an area of potential tropical development in the waters off of Florida. Even if this cluster of rain showers and thunderstorms does not evolve into a named feature, it will still set up a rainy and windy weather pattern for Florida and the southeastern U.S., raising the risk of flash flooding.

The stalled frontal boundary will lay the groundwork for the persistent rain showers and storms coming in from the Caribbean. The flooding threat will increase on Thursday, persist through the weekend, and peak on Monday as the rainfall amounts add up over time.