A system that has been producing heavy rain and thunderstorms across Florida could become a tropical depression later this week, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Depression or no depression, the system could bring several inches of rain to the north-central Gulf Coast, including Alabama, through Friday. The National Weather Service in Mobile thinks that the most rain with this system will likely fall closer to the coast, with scattered storms possible.

Regardless of potential development, heavy rainfall is expected to produce localized flash flooding over portions of Florida throughout Wednesday as a result of the system. Heavy rainfall could also cause flash flooding for portions of the north-central Gulf Coast beginning late Wednesday and continuing through Friday.

A tropical weather system near the Florida Panhandle is showing a moderate chance of becoming a tropical depression

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.

A disorganized low-pressure area off Florida is showing increasing chances of becoming a tropical depression or tropical storm this week.

A tropical system is expected to drench parts of Florida and the Gulf Coast this week, bringing flooding downpours, gusty winds, and the risk of coastal storm surge. AccuWeather forecasters say the system,

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a low-pressure system off the eastern coast of Florida Monday that has potential to develop into a stronger storm.