{"id":340904,"date":"2026-07-15T13:54:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T13:54:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/340904\/"},"modified":"2026-07-15T13:54:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T13:54:11","slug":"tropical-system-could-form-near-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/340904\/","title":{"rendered":"Tropical system could form near Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"text | article-text\">SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WLOX) \u2014 The WLOX First Alert Weather Team is monitoring a low pressure system that could develop into a depression or storm somewhere near Florida over the next seven days. But here\u2019s what matters for you: early forecasts show this system staying well to the east of us.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">That means Coastal Mississippi will remain on the drier, western side of any potential system. Instead of rain and wind impacts, we\u2019re actually looking at the opposite problem this weekend into early next week.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" alt=\"High pressure in control on Thursday\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DWAQHWXRDVAK5KGT43JIRKEJBU.png\" width=\"980\" height=\"551\" \/>High pressure in control on Thursday(wlox)<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" alt=\"A weakness in the high pressure starts to show up on Friday near Florida\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LRSDT6VWX5DRNPTI6Z4DIIR27A.png\" width=\"980\" height=\"551\" \/>A weakness in the high pressure starts to show up on Friday near Florida(wlox)<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" alt=\"Low pressure could begin to form somewhere near Florida this weekend\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PKZNAJGR7BGKZGQUXZ5JHMQRIQ.png\" width=\"980\" height=\"551\" \/>Low pressure could begin to form somewhere near Florida this weekend(wlox)<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" alt=\"Low pressure could begin to form somewhere near Florida this weekend\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3CFR2SAFHNCNZEGJB6VFI5ZPLU.png\" width=\"980\" height=\"551\" \/>Low pressure could begin to form somewhere near Florida this weekend(wlox)<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" alt=\"Early models show any tropical development staying well to the east of Mississippi early next...\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MGUH2MET3NB6FIWTGA7U4HXZOA.png\" width=\"980\" height=\"551\" \/>Early models show any tropical development staying well to the east of Mississippi early next week(wlox)<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" alt=\"Early models show any tropical development staying well to the east of Mississippi early next...\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/BFCAH3TQNVDH7FSISUMWENEJEE.png\" width=\"980\" height=\"551\" \/>Early models show any tropical development staying well to the east of Mississippi early next week(wlox)What to Expect Locally<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">If the tropical system develops as expected, we\u2019ll see even hotter and drier conditions across the region. That means:<\/p>\n<p>Hotter temperatures this weekend and into early next weekDrier weather with little to no rain expectedNo significant wind or rain impacts from any tropical activityWhat You Should Do<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">With heat and dry conditions in the forecast, remember to:<\/p>\n<p>Stay hydrated, especially if you\u2019re spending time outdoorsCheck on elderly neighbors and pets, heat can be dangerousKeep an eye on our First Alert Weather updates in case the forecast changes<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">We\u2019ll continue to monitor this situation and we\u2019ll keep you updated if anything changes in case the low shifts closer to our area.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" alt=\"Weekend rain is expected to focus in the eastern Gulf, possibly keeping Mississippi on the...\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/CBTBTPORQZC7VC5TMR5RXDDHKQ.png\" width=\"980\" height=\"551\" \/>Weekend rain is expected to focus in the eastern Gulf, possibly keeping Mississippi on the drier and hotter side of things.(wlox)<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" alt=\"Depending on how the system develops (or not), South MS should still be to the west of the...\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PMBBDIFUJZE2NDGCYRPEBVOA3E.png\" width=\"980\" height=\"551\" \/>Depending on how the system develops (or not), South MS should still be to the west of the heavier tropical rains. This would keep us on the drier and hotter side of things.(wlox)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Stay with WLOX First Alert Weather for the latest updates.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text text-start\">See a spelling or grammar error in this story? Report it to our team <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wlox.com\/page\/error-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\">HERE<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2026 WLOX. 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