A disturbance currently near Cancun in the Caribbean has the potential to develop into Tropical Storm Idalia in the Gulf of Mexico. According to meteorologists, this system is likely to move north and affect Florida and the Southeast with heavy rain, strong winds, coastal flooding, and the possibility of tornadoes.

While not yet a tropical depression or storm, the system, known as Invest 93L, is an area of low pressure just east of Cancun. The National Hurricane Center has assigned resources to investigate this system and is closely monitoring its development.

Over the next few days, the system may bring soaking rain to the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. If thunderstorms persist and the low pressure remains over water, it could become a tropical depression or Tropical Storm Idalia.

The latest data suggests that the system will start moving northward by late Monday or early Tuesday, potentially reaching Florida's Gulf Coast by Wednesday. After that, computer models indicate that it may track through Georgia and the Carolinas by Thursday.

Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida has already declared a state of emergency for 33 counties in preparation for the potential impact of Invest 93L. Residents are advised to stay vigilant and follow updates from the Florida Division of Emergency Management.