Tropical rainstorm "Tropical Cyclone Four" in Caribbean forecast to run up the west coast of Florida Saturday and Sunday
Potential Tropical Cyclone Four is near eastern Cuba and the southeastern Bahamas Friday morning, August 2, 2024. As Four moves west-northwestward across the straits of Florida into the Gulf of Mexico, tropical storm development is forecast to occur off the Gulf coast of Florida. A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for coastal Collier and mainland Monroe Counties along with the Gulf waters. A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for far south Miami-Dade County. The following are the primary hazards of concern with Tropical Cyclone Four: * Rainfall - The majority of the rainfall associated with the system is forecast to fall Saturday through Sunday night. Rainfall will range between 2 to 4 inches across most of the area. Locally higher amounts of 5 + inches are certainly possible and will depend on how this system tracks and evolves through the weekend. A Flood Watch may become necessary for portions of southern Florida. * Wind - The highest probabilities for sustained tropical storm for...