Potential Tropical Development Looms Near Southeast US Coast in Late May

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a disturbance near the Bahamas for possible tropical development off the Southeast coast by Memorial Day weekend. A cold front stalling over Florida and spin developing in the upper levels of the atmosphere could lead to heavy rain, rough surf, and gusty winds impacting coastal regions of the Southeast. Even if tropical development doesn't occur, some Florida communities are expected to receive between 3 and 6 inches of rainfall. The disturbance near the Bahamas currently has a 10% chance of development into a tropical depression.