National Hurricane Center: Disturbance off Florida coast could become tropical depression
Tropical update: August 6, 2025
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ORLANDO, Fla. - The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is monitoring a disturbance off Florida's coast that could potentially develop.
On Wednesday morning, forecasters reported that a weak low-pressure area has formed from a surface trough several hundred miles off the southeastern coast of the U.S. – east of Florida.
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It is currently producing only limited showers and thunderstorms. Development is expected to be slow over the next few days.
Environmental conditions may become more favorable later, and a tropical depression could form by this weekend. The chances of development are 10% over the next two days and 40% over the next seven days.
Will the disturbance impact Florida?
Local perspective:
FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Brooks Garner says the disturbance will keep rain chances elevated across Florida, with a daily risk of thunderstorms through the weekend.
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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the National Hurricane Center and the FOX 35 Storm Team on August 6, 2025.