There is a 70 percent chance of tropical formation within the next 2 days. While the storm moves away from Florida, a residual pull of moisture will still be present, igniting storms over parts of the state.

Meteorologist Ken South said on X, Tuesday: "Chances are increasing that a tropical system will develop in the NE Gulf near Florida in the next few days. There is now a 40-percent, medium chance of development. The next name on the Atlantic list this year is 'Chantal.'"