Likening the system to a merry-go-round, Pilié said weather forecasting models Thursday showed the storm doing a full loop around the southeast U.S. before circling back to the Gulf Coast, bringing increased rain chances and the potential for tropical development late next week.

Invest 93L is expected to move onshore in Louisiana later today. Will it be a depression? Tropical Storm Dexter?

The National Hurricane Center has highlighted an area it's watching in the Gulf. Right now, there's a low chance for development.

Hurricane center forecasters said the system, designated as Invest 93L, is forecast to continue moving westward and could emerge or redevelop.

A disturbance dubbed Invest 93L could become Tropical Storm Dexter as it tracks west from Florida toward Louisiana, forecasters say.

NEW ORLEANS — A flood watch has been issued for our entire area from 1 p.m. Wednesday through late Friday night. Most see between 2-4 inches, with some spots over 5 inches.

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring the northern Gulf coast for potential tropical development this week

There's a chance the storm could form within the next 48 hours. Even if it doesn't, Florida is expecting heavy rain.