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A disturbance near the Florida coast has a 30 percent chance of turning into a cyclone this week, says the National Hurricane Center.
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Several Gulf Coast states are at risk of heavy rain this week as a storm system that could become tropical in nature arrives.
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Tropical Storm Chantal formed on Saturday as it slowly moved in the Atlantic toward the Carolinas, according to the National Weather Service.
Impacts of Chantal are being felt across the region, with rain falling across eastern Florida and up to Delaware.
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Regardless of development, heavy rainfall is expected over portions of Florida, which could bring localized flash flooding through mid-week.
Potential impacts include damage to porches, awnings, and mobile homes, scattered power outages, and road closures due to debris.
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