double whammy: New Storm Threatens Flood-Weary Florida with New Rain Pain

A new weather system in the Gulf of Mexico could impact Florida with heavy rain, even if the resulting storm doesn’t strengthen into a hurricane. With many areas already saturated from the flooding caused by deadly Hurricane Helene, the risk of further floods is vastly increased, particularly in residential zones, with forecasters warning residents in the Sunshine State and surrounding regions to stay alert through the weekend.