The tropical disturbance in the northwestern Caribbean Sea and southern Gulf of Mexico is under increasing scrutiny as forecasters have dubbed it Invest 93L, giving it a high chance of development and prompting a declaration of emergency in Florida.
The National Hurricane Center has been tracking disruptions for several days. The investment designation means the agency has stepped up monitoring of its system, which appears to be heading into the Gulf of Mexico.
The NHC gives a 90% chance that a tropical depression or tropical storm will form within 48 hours.
While it’s too early to know for sure where Invest 93L is headed, emergency officials in Florida say they’re keeping a close eye on the system. It will be named Idalia if it becomes a tropical storm or hurricane.
“Futuretrack also shows that while it may be strengthening, it is still uncertain where in the US this system could have an impact. So we’ll be keeping a close eye on the Sunshine State and across the Gulf Coast over the next few days,” said FOX meteorologist Kiyana Lewis. “Whether we see that in Florida or not, heavy rain with possible flooding will definitely be on the table early next week.”
Here’s a closer look at the Invest 93L.
The NHC gives a 90% chance that a tropical depression or tropical storm will form within 48 hours. FOX Weather
Where is Invest 93L located?
Invest 93L is located near Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula and produces lots of rain and thunderstorms.
These disturbances do not have a center of circulation, which is necessary for the formation of tropical depressions or tropical storms.
Where is Invest 93L heading?
It’s too early to know for sure where Invest 93L is headed. Some computer models show a Florida landfall, but forecasts will become clearer in the coming days. Now is a good time for everyone along the Gulf Coast to review their hurricane preparedness plans.
“When this is fully up and running, we could see this impacting the Gulf Coast, US, maybe the Sunshine State, within days,” Lewis said. “It really won’t take around 2-4 days to see this part of Florida’s impact.”
Governor Ron DeSantis urged Florida residents to prepare for any impact and has issued a state of emergency for half of Florida’s 67 counties.REUTERS
Florida residents are urged to prepare
Emergency managers in Florida said they are monitoring the system closely.
“What we’re most concerned about right now is the flooding problem across the (Florida) peninsula,” Kevin Guthrie, director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, told FOX Weather on Friday.
Guthrie expressed concern about the possibility of a tropical storm or low-level Category 1 hurricane making landfall in the Nature Coast or Big Bend areas north of Tampa Bay.
“The Gulf of Mexico is very, very warm right now. So we don’t know what we will face,” he added. “But we’re going to prepare over the next three days, over the weekend, as if we’re going to get a Category 1 hurricane and make those preparations, asking people to listen to their local emergency managers.”
While it’s too early to know for sure where Invest 93L is headed, emergency officials in Florida say they’re keeping a close eye on the system. It will be named Idalia if it becomes a tropical storm or hurricane. FOX Weather
The threat of tropical development has led Governor Ron DeSantis to urge Florida residents to prepare for any impact and has issued a state of emergency for half of Florida’s 67 counties.
Anyway
Invest 93L seems destined to move to the Gulf of Mexico, but its future strength and if it will land remain uncertain. Everyone along the Gulf Coast should review their hurricane preparedness plans and be prepared to take action if necessary. Watch Hurricane HQ on FOX Weather and download the FOX Weather app for the latest information.
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