However, experts believe that its potential effects may be short-lived.  What's happening? An Atlantic Niña, characterized by persistent cool surface temperatures in the tropical Atlantic, typically lasts for at least two consecutive three-month periods.

The National Hurricane Center thinks a tropical depression could form in the Gulf in a few days. Forecasters continued to track an area of low pressure that was in the western Atlantic Ocean just east of the Florida peninsula on Tuesday. It is expected to move westward, across the Sunshine State, and into the Gulf by Wednesday.

Invest 93L is taking its time moving across Florida, and it could still become a tropical depression later this week.

As meteorologists, one of the keys to tracking tropical storms is knowing where to look—depending on the time of year. The Atlantic hurricane season doesn’t behave the same from start to finish. Instead,

A tropical wave near Florida has a 40% chance to develop into Dexter. Stay informed for updates on potential flooding and storm impacts in the southeast.

AccuWeather forecasters are keeping an eye an area for potential tropical development near Florida July 14-17.

There’s growing concern for another significant rain and flooding event this week, this time along the Gulf Coast, from what could become the Atlantic basin’s next tropical system.

Multiple factors both in the atmosphere and ocean determine whether a tropical storm or hurricane will gain strength, hold steady or weaken throughout its journey.