An area of low pressure is forecast to move into the northern Gulf by tomorrow. Conditions are generally favorable for additional development, especially if it remains offshore, and a tropical depression could form later this week. There is a 40% chance of development over the next 2 days and a 40% chance of development over the next 7 days. Regardless of development, heavy rain could lead to flooding concerns and there is a HIGH risk of rip currents starting on Thursday. Continue to monitor updates from NWS Mobile/Pensacola, the National Hurricane Center, and other reliable sources. For more information, visit our social media pages at Facebook and X pages or listen to a NOAA Weather Radio. Stay weather aware!