Showers and thunderstorms associated with Invest 94L continue to show signs of organization, Sept. 26.
The National Hurricane Center said a tropical depression is expected to form as the system moves near the Bahamas later today, Friday, Sept. 26, or over the weekend.
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If it continues to strengthen, it will become Tropical Storm Imelda.
Interaction with Hurricane Humberto to the east of Invest 94L is making track and intensity difficult for forecasters in what’s known as the Fujiwhara effect.
What is more certain is that indirect impacts to Florida and the southeast coast over next several days are increasing and could include wind, rain and storm surge, according to the Hurricane Center.
Here’s what to know about Invest 94L and its possible impact on Florida.
Storm tracker: What is Invest 94L path?
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Invest 94L 2025 spaghetti models
Special note about spaghetti models: Spaghetti model illustrations include an array of forecast tools and models, and not all are created equal. The Hurricane Center uses only the top four or five highest performing models to help make its forecasts.
Will Invest 94L impact Florida?
That’s unclear at this time because interaction between the invest and Hurricane Humberto — known as the Fujiwhara effect — is making forecasts difficult.
“While there is significant uncertainty in the long-range track and intensity of the system, the chances of wind, rainfall, and storm surge impacts for a portion of the southeast U.S. coast during the next several days are increasing,” the Hurricane Center said.
Weather radar shows conditions across Florida
Current weather watches and warnings issued in Florida
As of Friday morning Sept. 26, no watches or warnings associated with Invest 94L have been issued in Florida or the U.S.
Excessive rainfall forecast across Florida
Are you prepared for a storm? What do you need in hurricane kit?
Officials regularly encourage Florida residents to prepare for storms before a hurricane is approaching, while shelves are fully stocked.
On Aug. 1, specific hurricane supplies became permanently tax-free in Florida, ranging from batteries to generators.
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Here are some of the basics you should have:
Two-week supply of medications
A go-bag with essential supplies in case you need to leave quickly
Portable cellphone chargers
List of emergency phone numbers, including those for family members
Copy of your insurance policy
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This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Invest 94L spaghetti models, path, tracker. Florida impacts