National Hurricane Center Warns of Rain and Gusty Winds in Florida This Weekend

MIAMI — The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is forecasting a wet weekend across Florida, warning residents of heavy rain and possible flooding from a disorganized low-pressure system.

In Indian River County, the system is expected to move across Sebastian and Vero Beach, bringing rain and winds of 20 mph, with gusts reaching 30 mph. As of Friday morning, the system was drifting at about 5 mph, with maximum sustained winds near 30 mph.

While not yet classified as a named tropical storm, the system could strengthen slightly before making landfall between the Florida Panhandle and Big Bend early Sunday…

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