TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Governor Rick Scott is urging Floridians to prepare for heavy rain and flooding as the National Weather Service monitors a developing tropical system.
Forecasters say the system could impact Florida's gulf coast as early as Monday morning. Scott made an announcement saying, "while first responders and national guard stand ready to respond to any need, it is crucial that Floridians use every resource to make sure their homes and families are immediately and thoroughly prepared."
Potential impacts include:
- Rainfall amounts through Wednesday could reach up to five inches across much of Central and South Florida with isolated totals of eight to ten inches along the I-4 corridor.
- Severe thunderstorms are possible across North Florida on Sunday. Additional severe weather is possible through Tuesday across portions of Central and South Florida.
- Increased wave heights along the Gulf Coast Monday and Tuesday and along the Atlantic C
