A Tropical Storm Watch was issued for Florida’s Panhandle from Ochlockonee River to the Alabama border after Tropical Depression Two, formerly Invest 91L, formed off of the state’s West coast in the Gulf of America.
“The depression is expected to gradually strengthen and could bring tropical storm conditions to portions of the Florida Panhandle beginning late Monday, where a Tropical Storm Watch has been issued,” the National Hurricane Center’s 5 p.m. forecast discussion read.
The depression is expected to produce rainfall amounts of two to four inches with locally higher totals around eight inches through Friday along the Gulf Coast and adjacent inland locations from western Florida to the Middle Texas Coast.
Additional watches will likely be required over the next day or two, according to the NHC.
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Florida weather radar for July 19, 2026
Where is Tropical Depression Two?
At 5 p.m. July 19, the center of Tropical Depression Two was located near latitude 27.5 North, longitude 85.0 West. The depression is stationary. A very slow northwestward or north-northwestward motion is expected during the next day or two, followed by a turn toward the west.
On the forecast track, the depression will move near or along the northern Gulf coast during the next several days.
Weather watches and warnings issued in Florida
A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued July 19 for Florida from Ochlockonee River to the Alabama border.
Additional watches will likely be required over the next day or two.
What is a tropical storm warning?
A tropical storm warning is issued when tropical storm conditions, including winds of 39-73 mph, are expected within 36 hours or less.
What is a tropical storm watch?
A tropical storm watch means sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph are possible within the specified area within 48 hours.
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What is a hurricane warning? What should I do?
A hurricane warning means hurricane conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area.
A warning is typically issued 36 hours before the anticipated first occurrence of tropical-storm-force winds, conditions that make outside preparations difficult or dangerous.
Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion, the National Hurricane Center said.
What is a hurricane watch? What should I do?
A hurricane watch means hurricane conditions are possible within the watch area.
A watch is typically issued 48 hours before the anticipated first occurrence of tropical-storm-force winds, conditions that make outside preparations difficult or dangerous. Prepare now for possible impacts from a hurricane or tropical storm.
This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Tropical storm watch issued for Florida Panhandle as depression develops
Reporting by Ashley Ferrer, John Gallas and Cheryl McCloud, USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida / Tallahassee Democrat
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