Tropical Depression Fourteen has formed over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico
• There are no tropical storm watches or warnings in effect for any portion of the Florida Keys at this time.
• There is high uncertainty in the level of potential impacts to the Florida Keys. However, these impacts may include:
o Storm Surge flooding, with potential saltwater flooding over Gulfside and Bayside locations of the Florida Keys Wednesday through Thursday. The highest coastal flooding may occur along the eastern portion of Florida Bay Wednesday night and Thursday.
o A potential for tropical storm force winds. If realized, tropical storm force winds could arrive as early as late Tuesday morning, but are most likely to arrive Tuesday evening.
o A few thundery squalls with localizee wind gusts of 55 to 65 mph Tuesday night through Wednesday.
o Flooding rainfall possible with amounts most likely in the 3 to 6 inch range, a few locations as much as 10 inches through Friday.
Residents and visitors in the Florida Keys should monitor the future progress of Tropical Depression Fourteen closely through the remainder of the weekend and through the middle of next week in case protective actions become necessary.