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Forecasters: System could produce strong storms, flooding in Tampa Bay area next week

 
Just one day after the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season, the National Weather Service said an area of low pressure in the Caribbean is expected to move into the Gulf of Mexico early next week, bringing deep tropical moisture that could produce heavy rain and localized flooding. National Weather Service
Just one day after the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season, the National Weather Service said an area of low pressure in the Caribbean is expected to move into the Gulf of Mexico early next week, bringing deep tropical moisture that could produce heavy rain and localized flooding. National Weather Service
Published June 1, 2016

Just one day after the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season, the National Weather Service said an area of low pressure in the Caribbean is expected to enter the Gulf of Mexico early next week, bringing deep tropical moisture that could produce heavy rain and localized flooding.

Weather service forecasters said forecast models vary with respect to the exactly location and severity of the storms.

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Typical summertime conditions will be in effect tonight and into the weekend, forecasters said. There is a 20 percent chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms tonight, with highs on Thursday approaching 90 under sunny skies during the day but with a chance for storms early in the evening — mainly inland.

Clouds will build and rain chances will increase on Friday and through the weekend and into the work week as the low-pressure system continues to move into the Gulf.