The National Hurricane Center (NHC) announced Friday night that PTC Four had been upgraded to a tropical depression and was headed toward the Gulf Coast of Florida. In its 11 a.m. advisory, the NHC said Tropical Depression Four is located 40 miles southeast of Havana, Cuba, and is packing increased winds of 35 mph with a central pressure of 1,009 mb. It is expected to become a tropical storm over the southeastern Gulf of Mexico by Saturday night. If that happens, it will be named Debby. On Friday, models showed a shift toward the west coast of Florida, and landfall could occur somewhere in the southwest region. Some areas of Florida could see up to 15 inches of rain, the NHC said. >> Download Very Local | A tropical storm watch is in effect for:Lake and Polk countiesThe Florida Keys south of the Card Sound Bridge, including the Dry TortugasThe southern coast of the Florida Peninsula east of East Cape Sable to the Card Sound BridgeThe western coast of the Florida Peninsula from Aripeka to the mouth of the Suwannee RiverA hurricane watch is in effect for:From the Aucilla River west to Indian PassA storm surge warning has been issued for:The Florida coast from Aripeka to the mouth of the Aucilla RiverA storm surge watch has been issued for:The Florida coast west of the mouth of the Aucilla River to Indian PassThe western coast of the Florida Peninsula from Bonita Beach north to the mouth of the Suwannee River, including Tampa Bay and Charlotte Harbor.A tropical stormA tropical storm watch means that tropical storm conditions are expected sometime in themoves into the warning area within 36 hours. >> Download the WESH 2 app to stay informed about tropical weather conditions A tropical storm watch means tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area within the next 48 hours. More: Difference between tropical storm, hurricane watch and warning Timeline, impacts on Florida The tropical depression is expected to threaten several parts of the state with flooding, the NHC said. The system is expected to dump a lot of rain on Florida, but the exact timing of those impacts is still unknown. Currently, models show rain starting Sunday and lasting until almost midweek. However, that could change depending on the speed and intensity of the system. With the new model data and the possible proximity of central Florida to the storm center, First Warning meteorologists are tracking the elevated threat of tornadoes. Eyes on another wave Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi said he is watching for another wave coming from the west coast of Africa. Related: Surviving the season | WESH 2 Hurricane Special 2024Plus: Where do hurricanes start? First Warning WeatherStay with WESH 2 online and live for the most accurate weather forecasts in Central Florida. Radar Severe Weather Alerts Download the WESH 2 News app for the most up-to-date weather alerts. The First Warning Weather team includes First Warning Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi, Eric Burris, Kellianne Klass, Marquise Meda and Cam Tran.
The National Hurricane Center announced Friday evening that PTC Four had been upgraded to a tropical depression and was heading toward the Florida Gulf Coast.
In its 11 a.m. advisory, the NHC said Tropical Depression Four is located 40 miles southeast of Havana, Cuba, and has increased winds of 35 mph with a central pressure of 1,009 mb.
This storm is expected to become a tropical storm over the southeastern Gulf of Mexico by Saturday night. If that happens, it will be named Debby.
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On Friday, models showed a shift toward the west coast of Florida, and landfall could occur somewhere in the southwest region.
Some areas of Florida could receive up to 15 inches of rain, the NHC said.
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Watches, warnings
A tropical storm warning is in force for:
- Dry turtles
- West coast of the Florida peninsula from Boca Grande south to Yankeetown
- Tampa Bay
- Sumter County
- Gulf of Mexico
A tropical storm watch is in force for:
- Lake and Polk Counties
- The Florida Keys south of the Card Sound Bridge, including the Dry Tortugas
- The southern coast of the Florida peninsula east of Cape Sable East to the Card Sound Bridge
- The west coast of the Florida peninsula from Aripeka to the mouth of the Suwannee River
A hurricane watch is in force for:
- West of the Aucilla River to Indian Pass
A storm warning was issued for:
- Florida Coast from Aripeka to the mouth of the Aucilla River
A storm surge monitoring was issued for:
- The Florida coast west from the mouth of the Aucilla River to Indian Pass
- The west coast of the Florida peninsula from Bonita Beach north to the mouth of the Suwannee River, including Tampa Bay and Charlotte Harbor.
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A tropical storm warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere in the warning area within 36 hours.
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A tropical storm watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible in the watch area within the next 48 hours.
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More: Difference between a tropical storm, a hurricane watch and a hurricane warning
Timeline and impacts on Florida
The tropical depression is expected to threaten many parts of the state with flooding, the NHC said.
The system is expected to dump a lot of rain on Florida, but the exact timing of those impacts is still unknown. Currently, models indicate that the rain will begin Sunday and last through midweek. However, that could change depending on the speed and intensity of the system.
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With new model data and the possible proximity of central Florida to the storm center, First Warning meteorologists are tracking the elevated threat of tornadoes.
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Eyes on another wave
Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi He said he was monitoring another wave coming from the west coast of Africa.
Related: Surviving the Season | WESH 2 Hurricane Special 2024
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First weather warning
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The First Warning Weather team includes First Warning’s Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi, Eric Burris, Kellianne Klass, Marquise Meda And Cam Tran.
