A disturbance near Florida could evolve into a tropical depression or Tropical Storm Dexter this week, according to forecasters.

The risk of heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds coming to south Louisiana this week has increased as a low pressure system near Florida heads for the Gulf of Mexico.

So far in 2025, National Weather Service offices have issued more flood warnings than any other year on record dating back to 1986.

A disturbance called Invest 93L by the National Hurricane Center could turn into a tropical depression or the next named storm of hurricane season.

Many MS counties are under heat advisory. NWS says parts of the state can expect heavy rain from a tropical weather system this week. What to know

All eyes on the tropics as a disturbance nearing Florida will move into the Gulf and develop into a storm over the next few days.

The Gulf Coast is bracing for a potential tropical storm as Invest 93L shows increasing signs of developing into Dexter, with landfall possible as early as this week, the FOX Forecast Center warns.

Here's a parish-by-parish breakdown of possible rain totals expected. This can, and likely will, change over the next 24 hours as we continue to monitor this system.

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A brand new update from the National Hurricane Center brings tropical development possible from Southeast Louisiana and all of the Eastern Gulf. The area in question has been given a low chance of development. If it were to become organized, it wouldn’t be until mid to late next week.

Allison is one of the poster children that illustrate water is the deadliest weapon a tropical storm or hurricane has. This storm was particularly damaging as well. Adjusted to 2024 USD, it was responsible for $15.1 billion in adjusted costs.

A tropical system near Florida is expected to move into the Gulf, bringing rain and potential flooding to Houston and the Gulf Coast. KPRC 2’s meteorologist explains what to expect as the week unfolds.