Invest 91L Forms in the Gulf with Heavy Rain Expected Across Florida
Overview:
Invest 91L formed in the Gulf on Saturday morning, moving north with winds around 25 mph. Gradual development is possible as it passes over warm waters in the coming days, leading to heavy rainfall across Florida, especially in the northern areas.
Impact on Southwest Florida
- Rainfall: Heavy rain is anticipated in much of Florida, including the Gulf Coast. No direct impacts are expected in Southwest Florida, but there will be on-and-off rain throughout the weekend.
- Rain Chances: Expect slightly elevated rain chances, but no single day will experience total washout conditions.
Tropical Naming:
If it develops into a tropical storm, it would be named Tropical Storm Bertha, marking the second named storm of the 2026 hurricane season.
What is an “Invest”?
“Invest” implies an area of investigation used by the National Hurricane Center for systems that may develop further. When an area is designated as an “Invest,” additional data, like spaghetti plots, become available for analysis.
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