Invest 92L to bring Florida rain, per models

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The National Hurricane Center has been closely monitoring a disturbance in the Atlantic — dubbed Invest 92-L — as it moves closer and closer to the southeast coast of the United States. According to the NHC, the area of small but concentrated showers and thunderstorms is expected to approach the Florida and Georgia coasts on Friday night and could become a short-lived tropical depression before it does so.As of 8 p.m., the NHC said the well-defined low-pressure area is producing only minimal showers and thunderstorm activity at this time.They also said the chances of the system becoming a tropical depression are decreasing. However, Georgia and northeastern Florida should continue to monitor the progress until it moves inland. Tracking the Tropics: What’s an invest?At last check, the NHC said the system was located about 40 miles east of Brunswick, Georgia, and was expected to move northwest. From previous forecasts, Invest 92-L is trending more towards the north, which could alleviate some severe weather threats in Central Florida. Residents further north could see high winds and tropical downpours.Hurricane Hunters left Alabama on Friday morning to explore the system. Just after 10:30 a.m., satellite imagery indicated that the system has developed a well-defined center of circulation and is producing winds of 35 mph, but the associated showers and thunderstorms aren’t organized enough for it to be considered a tropical cyclone.However, the NHC adds that just a small increase in the organization could result in a short-lived tropical depression. Environmental conditions remain marginally conducive for some additional development, the NHC said. Formation chances remain “medium” but decreased slightly for Invest 92-L, now holding at 40% for the next 48 hours and the next seven days.Early Friday morning, many portions of Central Florida were already experiencing showers, and these conditions are expected to last throughout the day — including an afternoon wave unrelated to Invest 92-L. Those on the coast should expect rough surf conditions and use caution. RELATED: Coastal concerns as storm system moves toward Florida’s east coastRELATED: Crews in Flagler County preparing for impacts as tropical system moves closer Stay with WESH 2 online and on-air for the most accurate Central Florida weather forecast.RadarSevere Weather AlertsDownload the WESH 2 News app to get the most up-to-date weather alerts.>> WATCH: Surviving the Season | 2024 Hurricane Special from WESH 2>> Track storms with WESH 2’s radar

ORLANDO, Fla. —

The National Hurricane Center has been closely monitoring a disturbance in the Atlantic — dubbed Invest 92-L — as it moves closer and closer to the southeast coast of the United States.

According to the NHC, the area of small but concentrated showers and thunderstorms is expected to approach the Florida and Georgia coasts on Friday night and could become a short-lived tropical depression before it does so.

As of 8 p.m., the NHC said the well-defined low-pressure area is producing only minimal showers and thunderstorm activity at this time.

They also said the chances of the system becoming a tropical depression are decreasing. However, Georgia and northeastern Florida should continue to monitor the progress until it moves inland.