Coastal Flood Alerts are in effect for the east coast of Florida this weekend, extending into Monday. Minor coastal flooding is expected, with inundation levels of 1 to 2 feet possible during high tide. This weather pattern is influenced by offshore winds from a stalled front and a high-pressure system located over the Northeast.

A Flood Watch is currently active for east-central Florida, from Jupiter Island to Daytona Beach, until Sunday morning. This area may experience widespread rainfall of 1 to 3 inches, with localized totals reaching up to 5 to 6 inches. While this region is anticipated to face the highest flood threat from Saturday through the weekend, a Level 1 flood threat will persist across much of the east coast of Florida through Monday.

In addition to the flooding concerns, showers and thunderstorms are also forecasted for parts of the Gulf Coast this weekend. New Orleans, Louisiana, and Mobile, Alabama, may see heavy downpours that could lead to flooding.

The stalled front over the Florida Peninsula has a low chance of developing into a tropical disturbance. However, high wind shear is expected to inhibit any further development. Despite this, the area will continue to experience scattered showers and thunderstorms as the front drifts northwest into the Gulf.

Meanwhile, a tropical wave is emerging off the coast of Africa, with a moderate chance of developing into a tropical disturbance next week. There is a 50% chance of development over the next seven days. However, nearby dry air and wind shear are likely to hinder its development over the weekend and into next week.

Conditions may improve for the tropical wave next week, potentially allowing it to develop into the next tropical system of the season. If it does form, current weather models suggest it could follow a path similar to that of Gabrielle. As the system has not yet formed and remains far out in the Atlantic, it is premature to discuss its forecasted track and potential impacts.

The Atlantic hurricane season officially concludes on November 30.