Meteorologist Ken South said on X, Tuesday: "Chances are increasing that a tropical system will develop in the NE Gulf near Florida in the next few days. There is now a 40-percent, medium chance of development. The next name on the Atlantic list this year is 'Chantal.'"

An area of low pressure could develop over Florida, bringing lots of rain during the 4th of July weekend, according to the National Hurricane Center.>> Video above: Surviving the Season, a WESH 2 hurricane special Sign up for our NewslettersThe area of low pressure could develop from a remnant frontal boundary near or along the southeastern U.

An area of low pressure could develop near Florida this week. What does this mean for your 4th of July weekend? Tune in to Tracking the Tropics on Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. ET.