The change in forecast was a welcomed development as the New Orleans area steels itself for the approaching heart of the hurricane season.

The system’s slow passage over Florida has meant days of rain throughout the state, leading to street flooding in South Florida. However, the Miami office of the National Weather Service expects the rain to slow down, alleviating any concerns about deep flooding.

A tropical disturbance near the northern Gulf Coast only has a small window for development, but poses a threat of flooding rainfall, particularly in Louisiana, regardless. Happening NowThe tropical disturbance,

A tropical system that caused flash flooding earlier this week may loop back to Florida next week, bringing renewed flood risks.

Flood watches are in effect for the southern half of Louisiana, including Lake Charles, Lafayette and New Orleans, as well as the immediate coastline of Mississippi.

Hurricane center forecasters said the system, designated as Invest 93L, is forecast to continue moving westward and could emerge or redevelop.

A weather system over Florida may become Tropical Storm Dexter later this week, raising flood risks. Authorities also introduced new reporting laws on weather modification amid rising public concerns.

A storm moving over Florida brought drenching rains to the region and the continued threat of gaining strength, forecasters said Tuesday.