Stormy Weekend Ahead: Florida and East Coast Prepare for Wet and Windy Weather

A potent storm is expected to move from the Gulf of Mexico into Florida and then track north along the East Coast this weekend, bringing the potential for flooding rainfall and gusty winds across the eastern United States. The storm's exact track and strength are still uncertain, but two scenarios are possible, with one favoring the Florida Panhandle and the other bringing the storm closer to the Florida Peninsula. Both scenarios pose threats of heavy rain, gusty winds, severe thunderstorms, coastal flooding, and rip currents. The forecast should become clearer by Friday.