Tropical Depression Two Forms off Florida, Threatening Heavy Rain Across Southeast
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Updated · Fox Weather · Jul 18
Tropical Depression Two Forms off Florida, Threatening Heavy Rain Across Southeast
3 articles · Updated · Fox Weather · Jul 18
Summary
Tropical Depression Two officially formed in the Gulf off Florida and is forecast to spread heavy downpours across parts of the Southeast.
Rain has already reached Tampa and Florida's northwestern coast as the system moves slowly north and northwest near the Southeast coastline.
Florida's Panhandle, the state's western coast and coastal Alabama were urged to monitor the depression, with forecasters saying Sunday will be the key day.
An 80% two-day development chance had been assigned before formation, and forecasters said the track will determine whether the system weakens over land or strengthens over water.
Hurricane hunter flights are scheduled to begin Sunday at about 1 p.m. ET; if the system reaches tropical-storm strength, it would be named Bertha.