A potential tropical storm is brewing in the Gulf, and Florida and Texas are right in its path. The National Hurricane Center is tracking Invest 93L — a system that could strengthen into Tropical Storm Dexter later this week.

Regardless of development, heavy rainfall is expected over portions of Florida, which could bring localized flash flooding through mid-week.

The National Hurricane Center is tracking Invest 93L. Could tropical storm Dexter develop? What is the weather forecast for travel? What we know

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) and the FOX 35 Storm Team are tracking an area of low pressure sitting near the panhandle of Florida: Invest 93L. With plenty of fuel to feed the disturbance, Invest 93L has the potential to become a tropical depression by the end of this week.

Invest 93L is taking its time moving across Florida, and it could still become a tropical depression later this week.

The summer of flooding and irritant-level tropical threats rolls with this week’s focus on a disorganized disturbance in the northern Gulf.

The NOAA hurricane tracker is following Invest 93L at the National Hurricane Center. What is the tropical weather forecast for Florida travel? What we know

Shreveport, pay attention! Invest 93L in the Gulf has a 40% chance of becoming a tropical storm, with some models pointing it our way. Get the latest on this potential threat.

A disturbance called Invest 93L by the National Hurricane Center could turn into a tropical depression or the next named storm of hurricane season.