Forecasters are warning of early signs of a potential tropical cyclone developing along the northeastern Gulf of Mexico. A low-pressure system that could bring storms to Florida before moving west has a medium chance of developing into a tropical cyclone over the next several days, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

The National Hurricane Center said on Tuesday, July 15, it is continuing to track a trough of low pressure located off the Atlantic coast of Florida that is "gradually becoming better defined."

Regardless of development, heavy rain is forecast across most of Florida during the week.

While South Florida is safe from any direct impacts from a possible tropical system, the low will continue to produce heavy rainfall across the state.

Regardless of development, heavy rainfall is expected over portions of Florida, which could bring localized flash flooding through mid-week.