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Florida on High Alert: Tropical Storm Debby May Be Brewing in the Atlantic!

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Residents from Louisiana to Florida's West Coast are batting down the hatches as Invest 97L threatens to turn into Tropical Storm Debby. 🌀 Stay safe, folks!

Hold onto your umbrellas, Florida! Invest 97L is making waves in the weather community, and it could soon upgrade to a tropical depression this weekend. With meteorologists watching its every move, the system hovering in the Atlantic has potential future plans that involve a name change—to Tropical Storm Debby. Its itinerary is still uncertain, but one thing's for sure: it has the Sunshine State in its sights.

Governor Ron DeSantis isn't taking any chances. A state of emergency has been declared across 54 counties, signaling Floridians to stock up on essentials and prep for anything Mother Nature might throw their way. With the odds increasing to 70% for further development, residents from Louisiana to Florida's West Coast are advised to stay vigilant. Invest 97L could transition into a tropical depression or even a tropical storm by early next week. If wind speeds hit 39 mph, say hello to Tropical Storm Debby, the fourth named tempest of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season.

The National Hurricane Center is continually tracking this turbulent wave, and the forecast models—affectionately known as 'spaghetti plots'—show it targeting the eastern Gulf of Mexico. But don't let the whimsical name fool you; these models are instrumental in predicting possible paths the storm could take. AccuWeather warns that rapid intensification is a possibility, meaning that this storm can go from zero to one hundred real quick.

Now, let’s throw in some interesting weather trivia to keep things breezy. Did you know that the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season had a late start but is catching up for lost time? And speaking of quirky weather terms, 'spaghetti plots' actually describe the way multiple forecast models look on a map—much like a plate of spaghetti!

Fun fact: One of the reasons hurricanes get named is to avoid confusion. Instead of saying 'that storm' or 'the big one', a name gives a clear and less chaotic point of reference. So, if Invest 97L becomes Tropical Storm Debby, you’ll know exactly who’s wreaking havoc on your weekend plans!

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Invest 97L Could Become A Depression This Weekend (The Weather Channel)

Here's the latest on a system we're watching in the Atlantic and where it could track in the coming days. - Articles from The Weather Channel | weather.com.

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Florida state of emergency declared as tropical disturbance 97L ... (FOX Weather)

FOX Weather Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross provides an update on the forecast of Invest 97L in the Atlantic Ocean that could be headed to Florida. MIAMI - ...

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'Be ready': Hurricane forecasters worried about storm heading ... (USA TODAY)

The National Hurricane Center is continuing to track a tropical wave in the Atlantic that could develop into Tropical Storm Debby this weekend.

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Odds increase to 70% for development of Invest 97L. See spaghetti ... (The Florida Times-Union)

Forecasters with the Hurricane Center said a tropical depression could form this weekend or early next week over the eastern Gulf of Mexico or near the Florida ...

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Chance that Invest 97L develops over the Gulf of Mexico increase ... (Pensacola News Journal)

Forecasters have increased the chances that a tropical wave eyeing Florida could develop within 7 days over eastern Gulf of Mexico, Florida peninsula.

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Hurricane Center Upgrades Risk of Tropical Storm Forming—Florida ... (Newsweek)

If the system's winds reach 39 mph, it will be named Tropical Storm Debby, the fourth named storm in the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 ...

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National Hurricane Center tracking Invest 97L. See spaghetti ... (The Ledger)

Residents from Louisiana to Florida's West Coast have to be ready in case it rapidly intensifies, AccuWeather warned. What's the forecast for Polk?

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Tracking Invest 97L: DeSantis declares state of emergency in 54 ... (WFTV Orlando)

Read the latest updates on Invest 97L from Channel 9′s team of meteorologists.

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National Hurricane Center increases odds to 80% ahead of Invest ... (Naples Daily News)

NWS: The tropical cyclone will be strengthening as it moves north in the Gulf of Mexico, giving it a better chance of reaching hurricane status.

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Tropical storm watches, warnings may be issued for Florida today ... (WFLA)

A tropical depression is "likely to form" near Florida this weekend, National Hurricane Center forecasters said in a Friday morning update.

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Tracking the Tropics: Invest 97L could develop before bringing ... (FOX 13 Tampa Bay)

A tropical system known as Invest 97L is expected to bring heavy rain and wind to the Bay Area, with the strongest impacts starting Sunday.

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Invest 97L is likely to develop this weekend, make landfall on ... (Pensacola News Journal)

The National Hurricane Center's latest update increased the chances that Invest 97L will develop Friday night or Saturday.

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Track shows tropical disturbance could impact Central Florida this ... (WFTV Orlando)

Flooding is possible in the areas impacted by heavy rain bands, up to 5 inches of rain, along with some gusty winds, and a tornado threat. Watch: Action 9: How ...

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Storm tracker: Tropical depression likely to develop off Florida coast ... (USA TODAY)

A tropical wave may emerge over the Straits of Florida on Friday night or Saturday, and a tropical depression is likely to form this weekend.

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Tropical Storm Warnings issued as Potential Tropical Cyclone 4 ... (FOX Weather)

Tropical Storm Warnings have been issued for parts of Florida as a tropical disturbance, now designated as Potential Tropical Cyclone Four, takes aim at the ...

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Potential Tropical Cyclone 4 expected to strengthen into tropical storm (WPTV.com)

The National Hurricane Center said a tropical storm warning is in effect for parts of Southwest Florida from East Cape Sable — at the tip of the Florida ...

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Tropical Storm Debby forecast to hit Florida this weekend with ... (CNN)

A tropical storm warning has been hoisted and a state of emergency declared in parts of Florida in anticipation of Tropical Storm Debby, which could unleash ...

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Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Parts of Florida (The New York Times)

A storm moving toward the Gulf of Mexico, which could become Tropical Storm Debby, is expected to bring significant amounts of rain to the coast.

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Tropical Storm Watches, Warnings issued as Potential Tropical ... (WJXT News4JAX)

A Tropical Storm Warning is now in effect for the southwest coast of the Florida peninsula, from East Cape Sable to Bonita Beach, as the now Potential ...

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Florida Model Report: Tropical Rain Ahead (The Weather Channel)

Tropical storm watches and warnings have been issued for parts of Florida. It's for a disturbance located near Cuba that is likely to organize into a ...

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Tropical Storm Debby expected to form and hit Florida with heavy rain (The Washington Post)

A tropical storm is likely to form in the eastern Gulf of Mexico this weekend, bringing strong gusty winds, rough surf and heavy rainfall to Florida and ...

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Florida Tropical storm forecast: Hurricane threat lingers; South ... (Tallahassee.com)

Don't conepanic, but Florida is now under the first National Hurricane Center forecast track of the 2024 season. Here's what to expect.

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Tropical Storm Watches, Warnings issued for parts of Florida ahead ... (FOX 13 Tampa Bay)

Invest 97L is now Potential Tropical Cyclone Four and portions of Florida are under a Tropical Storm Watch of Warning.

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Live Updates: NHC expects Tropical Storm Debby on Saturday ... (Sarasota Herald-Tribune)

Come here for the latest updates on the storm threatening Sarasota, Bradenton. Tropical Storm Watch issued, latest forecast includes flooding, surge.

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Potential tropical storm prompts watches and warnings in Florida (KXXV News Channel 25)

Tropical storm watches and warnings have been issued for parts of Florida as the National Hurricane Center said Potential Tropical Cyclone 4 has formed in ...

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Potential Tropical Cyclone 4 to become a Tropical Storm: Florida's ... (WUFT)

The National Hurricane Center calls for a Tropical Storm to make landfall late Sunday along the west central coast of Florida. This will be a big rain event ...

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