Invest 91L declared in the Gulf, with heavy downpours expected in Florida
Key Points:
- The National Hurricane Center has designated Invest 91L in the Gulf of America near Florida's coast, with a low chance of development over the next two days as it moves north and northwest.
- Rainfall from Invest 91L is already affecting parts of Florida, including Tampa and the northwestern coast, with residents in the Panhandle and western coast advised to monitor the system.
- The NHC officially identified an area of low pressure for tracking, which formed farther offshore than initially expected, primarily bringing rain rather than strong winds unless it develops further.
- If Invest 91L strengthens into a tropical storm, it will be named Bertha, occurring during the Atlantic hurricane season from June 1 to November 30.