Florida Braces for Potential Tropical Storm Amidst Heavy Hurricane Season

Florida is preparing for a 'broad, sloppy' weather system that could turn into a tropical storm this weekend, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. Governor Ron DeSantis has issued emergency orders, and forecasters anticipate significant ocean surges. The system is part of an active Atlantic hurricane season.

Florida is facing a 'broad, sloppy' weather system that could potentially evolve into a tropical storm over the weekend, promising up to a foot of rain and winds exceeding 70 mph, according to forecasters.

The National Hurricane Center has issued a tropical storm warning for areas stretching from extreme southern Florida to the Fort Myers area, already devastated by Hurricane Ian in 2022. The storm could bring powerful ocean surges to regions from Bonita Beach to Tampa Bay.

Governor Ron DeSantis has placed numerous cities and counties on emergency alert in anticipation of the storm's landfall. Forecasters predict the storm might become more organized over Gulf waters and could be named Debby if it strengthens into a tropical storm with winds ranging from 39 mph to 73 mph. This weather event is part of an expected active Atlantic hurricane season, with multiple major hurricanes projected to form.

(With inputs from agencies.)