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Low pressure system in the Atlantic moves to southeast Florida – Action News Jax

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Action News Jax’s First Alert meteorologist Mike Buresh is tracking the low pressure system in the southwest Atlantic as it moves into the southeastern United States

Buresh says the Atlantic disturbance is currently northeast of the Bahamas and became a little more organized overnight, with persistent storms and showers. The system should make landfall near Jacksonville during the day Friday.

The system remains weak but will move across the very warm Gulf Stream tonight and early Friday, which could lead to further strengthening, according to Buresh.

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The storm will bring heavy rain, gusty winds and rough surf. There may be brief flash flooding, but nothing serious.

Although the probability is low, the system could develop into a tropical depression or short-term tropical storm, but the impacts will remain the same. The next named storm will be Beryl.

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“Buresh Conclusion:” Northeast Florida and southeast Georgia will see a – much-needed – increase in rainfall by Friday night, although amounts do not appear to be excessive, especially given the recent dry conditions. The heaviest rain will likely occur near and north of the low pressure system, and may locally add up to 1-2 inches. Surface/tropical development with this system should be gradual and remain fairly disorganized. There will be gusty onshore currents, leading to rough seas/surf and a high risk of surf rip currents at area beaches. Swim and surf with a buddy and as close to a lifeguard as possible.

Stay up to date with Talking the Tropics with Mike, updated daily.

Action News Jax’s First Alert Weather Team will continue to monitor the forecast and bring you updates throughout the day.

Read: Talking to Mike about the tropics: Alberto moves inland … Low pressure system from the southwest Atlantic moves towards the southeast of the USA

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