An area of low pressure is forecast to develop along a weakening frontal boundary near Florida or the Atlantic coast of the southeastern United States on Friday or Saturday, the National Hurricane Center said in its 2 p.

Widespread rain and thunderstorms are expected to continue for Northeast Florida and the peninsula into early next week.

An unsettled weather pattern will heighten the risk of flooding across Central Florida, especially during peak Fourth of July holiday travel and events. Here's a look at what to expect from the weather ahead of the holiday weekend.