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It's hurricane season, and tropical storms tend to form in June in the Gulf and the far western Atlantic, east of Florida. They are often big rainmakers.

A series of fronts just north of the area and plenty of Gulf moisture will keep the chance for numerous showers and storms for days.

The depression is likely to become Tropical Storm Chantal on Saturday morning. Tropical watch is in effect for the South Carolina coast. No direct impacts to Florida.

While Chantal moves away, there will be plenty of moisture being pulled over Florida on Saturday that, combined with local effects, could mean stormier conditions for some areas.

Tropical Storm Erin continues to gain strength and enters warmer ocean waters. The track looks to favor the Caribbean and the U.S.; there will still be indirect impacts.

Life threatening rip currents and high surf this week

The fifth named storm of the season has formed. Erin is forecast to become the first hurricane of the season by the end of the week, likely staying north of the Caribbean.

Many flood advisories have been placed in effect all throughout the weekend across many areas. The rain chances continue to be higher than usual for this time of year.

Almost a foot of rain fell Sunday in Sanibel

Erin is setting records as it became the third hurricane to have the most significant pressure drop in history. Maximum sustained winds increased 85 mph in just 24 hours!