At this time, forecast models are not in agreement, and there remains uncertainty about whether a system will form, where it might develop, or how strong it could become.

TROPICS: We continue to keep a close eye on the tropics. The disturbance just off the Florida east coast (Invest 93L) has a medium (40%) chance of development.

The WLOX First Alert Weather Team is tracking Invest 93L near the east coast of Florida. Invest 93L is expected to track west across Florida and move into the eastern Gulf by Wednesday. Further development is possible with 93L.

The Gulf Coast is bracing for a potential tropical storm as Invest 93L shows increasing signs of developing into Dexter, with landfall possible as early as this week, the FOX Forecast Center warns.

At least 2-3 inches of rainfall is possible over Florida's Gulf Coast region and the inland areas through Thursday.

The National Hurricane Center said July 15 it is continuing to track a system off the coast of Florida that could soon become a tropical depression.