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).

There could be trouble in the tropics as an area of low pressure off the east coast of Florida has become an area of interest for tropical development this week.

The New Orleans region and southern Mississippi face an increased risk of excessive rains producing 3 inches of rain per hour Thursday or Friday, according to the National Weather Service.