National Hurricane Center: 40 percent chance for formation of tropical cyclone over next five days

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — A low pressure system has moved over the Gulf of Mexico waters and through portions of the Big Bend early Monday morning.

Waves of showers and storms will continue to move the coastal areas through the overnight hours.

The National Hurricane will continue to watch this system as it moves eastward toward the Carolina's.According to the NHC discussion, there is a forty percent chance of tropical development over the next five days.

Meteorologists are also monitoring Tropical Storm Edouard. The system is expected to stay far away from the US.