Low pressure near Florida could develop into tropical storm

An area of low pressure near Florida may develop into a tropical storm in the coming days.

The low should not have time to become very intense, but at least a tropical depression will be possible and it could develop into a low-end tropical storm.

Nate is next on the list of names.

Talking the Tropics: Eye on low pressure developing near Florida

With or without the low, strong onshore winds will quickly develop over the weekend with a very high rip current risk, along with bands of heavy rain.

The strong east winds will translate into the potential for more river and tributary flooding inland, especially at times of high tide.

Any development of low pressure should then slowly move westward across Florida through Monday.

Expected impacts for the Jacksonville area:

• increasing winds off the Atlantic - averaging 20 to 30 mph sustained with gusts of more than 40+ mph
• rough seas and surf of 8+ feet with breakers at the beaches of at least 6 feet but likely 8+ feet Sunday to Monday
• beach erosion
• flooding - especially during any prolonged heavy rain bands at times of high tide
• potential for heavy rain: one to three inches, especially from near I-95 to the beaches

Cox Media Group