We’re keeping an eye on a broad area of low pressure currently over Florida. As it moves into the northern Gulf over the next day or so, it will have a brief window for possible development heading into the end of the workweek and the start of the weekend.The National Hurricane Center is giving it a low 10% chance of formation within the yellow-shaded area on their outlook.

One of the main limiting factors is moderate wind shear, which is expected to persist in that region over the next few days.

If development were to occur, the system would take the name Dexter and would likely track away from Florida.

Regardless of development, this disturbance will continue drawing deep tropical moisture over the state, boosting rain chances.

As it shifts westward this weekend, it will also help pull in drier air behind it. This gives many of us a much-needed break from the rain and a better chance to enjoy some sunshine.

Chantal has weakened into a tropical depression after making landfall at 4:00am near Litchfield Beach, South Carolina this morning.

The system is responsible for producing at least three tornadoes and has prompted flash floods across portions of North Carolina tonight (specifically impacting communities between Greensboro and Raleigh).

This is the third named storm of our 2025 season and comes nearly a month ahead of schedule.

There are no new named storms expected to form within the next week in the Atlantic.