The National Hurricane Center (NHC) and the FOX 35 Storm Team are tracking an area of low pressure located over the far northern portion of the Gulf: Invest 93L. Although the chances of a tropical depression forming are slightly less than days prior,

The system is expected to remain disorganized and move inland quickly, with flood watches issued for areas along the Gulf Coast.

A slow-developing, broad area of low pressure located over the far northern portion of the Gulf is threatening to bring heavy rain and flooding.

The National Hurricane Center said Thursday, July 17 a broad area of low pressure is expected to bring heavy rainfall to portions of the Gulf Coast.

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) and the FOX 35 Storm Team are tracking an area of low pressure sitting near the panhandle of Florida: Invest 93L. With plenty of fuel to feed the disturbance, Invest 93L has the potential to become a tropical depression by the end of this week.

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring Invest 93L off Florida. Chances for development stand at 40% over the next 48 hours.

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -We’re closely monitoring Invest 93L as it targets the Gulf Coast. There’s currently a medium (40%) chance of tropical development in the northern Gulf by late week. Forecast models remain inconsistent, so there’s still uncertainty about whether a system will fully form, its potential track, or intensity:

"There is still time for the tropical rainstorm to evolve into an official tropical depression or tropical storm, but that time is limited," AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex

According to the National Hurricane Center’s 2 a.m. update, the chances of this system developing into something more organized have dropped to 30%