Impending Tropical Disturbance Threatens Florida's Gulf Coast

A disturbance in the northwestern Caribbean Sea has a 70% chance of development over the next seven days, potentially becoming a tropical depression or tropical storm. The evolution of the system will depend on an upper-level trough, with the European model suggesting more favorable conditions for development and the American model indicating stronger shear. Regardless, South Florida can expect heavy rain and the potential for flooding from late Monday to early Wednesday. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Franklin is expected to strengthen and could become the first Category 2 hurricane of the season.