National Hurricane Center, Florida and Tropical Development
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The National Hurricane Center is monitoring Invest 93L off Florida. Chances for development stand at 40% over the next 48 hours.
The National Hurricane Center on Monday increased its forecast chances a system already dumping rain on Florida could develop into the season’s next tropical depression or storm.
Storms are expected to continue through the remainder of Monday and into Tuesday. In addition to the theme parks, these storms are wreaking havoc on Orlando International Airport. This afternoon, Orlando International Airport issued a warning to travelers. It read:
The system has a low chance of strengthening into a tropical cyclone anytime soon, but is causing rains throughout Florida.
Heavy rainfall will produce torrential rates of 3 to 4 inches per hour across Florida, leading to flooding in some areas, with local totals possibly reaching double digits.