The tropical disturbance which was in the Florida Straits has finally intensified into a tropical depression 9. The system developed in the south of Florida a day before and is currently stationed about 150 miles west-southwest of Key West in Florida.
During the last 24 hours, several areas of Miami have received some intense showers. In fact, one of the two T20 matches between India and West Indies being held in Lauderhill was cancelled due to heavy rains costing India a loss in the series.
The system will enter the Central Gulf of Mexico where it may get time to strengthen and may even intensify into a tropical storm. Later during the week, the system will once again recurve towards the northeastern part of the Gulf Coast.
Later during the week, the system is likely to make a landfall between the Northwestern Florida Peninsula and Alabama along the Northeast Gulf Coast.
During this period, areas including the Gulf of Mexico, the Bahamas, Cuba and Florida will witness heavy downpours along with gusty winds. The possibility of localized flash flooding across the Florida Peninsula cannot be ruled out.
A few areas could even witness rains measuring more than 6 inches. Power outages along with damaging winds and rough seas will also cause trouble.
Meanwhile, Tropical Depression 8 between Bermuda and the Carolinas which intensified from a low pressure area is also expected to strengthen into a tropical storm earlier this week.
Both North and South Carolina should gear up for some intense weather activity. In fact, the outer banks of North Carolina will witness heavy showers with gusty thunderstorms. Sporadic power outage along with tossing of loose lawn and beach items will also be witnessed.
Vacation plans will also be spoiled as the possibility of isolated flash floods cannot be ruled out during the early days of the week.
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