Potential Tropical Depression in Gulf of Mexico Raises Flooding Concerns

Forecasters monitor two systems with development potential, predicting heavy rains for Gulf Coast and Florida.

National Hurricane Center gives 40% chance of Gulf system becoming a tropical depression next week.
Record-warm Gulf waters and low wind shear could aid storm development.
Florida faces continued heavy rain from a separate low-pressure system.
2024 hurricane season predicted to be highly active with up to 25 named storms.
First storm of the season could be named Alberto if conditions are met.