Tropical disturbance shows signs of development near Florida

Tampa Weather | Unsettled through the weekend

FOX 13 meteorologist Paul Dellegatto has the latest on the tropics and our weather in the Tampa Bay area.

TAMPA, Fla. - "Imelda" is no more after bringing strong winds and rain to Bermuda Wednesday night. 

Overall, the island fared reasonably well with just some minor damage.

There are two areas of interest in the tropics, including a weak area of low pressure off the southeast coast of Florida. 

Disturbance off Florida's coast to bring winds 

This area of low pressure, which the National Hurricane Center gives a 10% chance of developing, will gradually move across Florida and into the Gulf this weekend. 

The net result will be to simply enhance rainfall over our state. 

Why you should care:

September was a very dry month for most, so this will be welcome rain, despite the timing over the weekend.  

READ: One year later: Palmetto's Tropic Isles withstands Hurricanes Helene and Milton

A tropical wave in the eastern Atlantic has some potential for development, but it will not happen any time soon. 

The National Hurricane Center gives the wave a 20% chance for development during the next seven days. 

We have a long time to watch it as it takes a trip across the Atlantic. 

READ: 5 homes collapse as hurricanes slam North Carolina’s Outer Banks