Invest 98 L Likely To Be Named Storm Central Florida On Its Way

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Update at 5pm: The disturbance we’re tracking, called Invest 98-L, is now 200 miles north of Puerto Rico. A tropical or subtropical storm is possible over the next two days east of the Bahamas. By midweek, a turn toward Florida is expected. While we wait, the waves continue to build and the seas become increasingly dangerous along our shores. Read: Possible storms and dangerous conditions on beaches in the area continue on Sunday By Wednesday night, the threat of significant coastal erosion and coastal flooding will increase, especially during high tide. The system may remain nearby Thursday through Friday with heavy rainfall and continued flooding threats across central Florida. Read: Powerball jackpot: Top prize swells to record $1.9 billion as no one wins Gusty winds will develop along the coast and winds inland will depend on the strength and track of the system. Invest 98-L is likely to become a branded storm in the coming days. This content is unavailable due to your privacy preferences. Update your settings here to see it. Previous story: We are seeing growing concerns for an area of ​​disorganized rain and storms moving into the SW Atlantic later today. We are likely to see a tropical or subtropical system develop in the Southwest Atlantic over the next few days. This content is unavailable due to your privacy preferences. Update your settings here to see it. This will bring hazardous conditions to Florida’s coasts and seas. Many models are predicting the development of a tropical system that will reach the east coast of Florida by the middle of next week. Read: Powerball jackpot: Top prize swells to record $1.9 billion as no one wins If that happens, more of Florida and Central Florida will feel tropical impacts. Read: Possible storms and dangerous conditions on beaches in the area continue on Sunday Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV, and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.