In the latest weather update from the FOX 35 Storm Team, Meteorologist Jessica Dobson provides an overview of the impending tropical weather systems that could affect the Florida coastline on June 20, 2024. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued warnings and increased the chances of development for two separate areas of low pressure.

The first system is currently located approximately 150 miles east of the Bahamas. The NHC reports that it is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms. There is a medium chance (40%) that this system will intensify into a tropical depression as it moves in a west-northwest direction at a speed of 10 to 15 mph. Forecasters predict it will reach the northeastern coast of Florida or the Georgia coast early on Friday morning.

Even if this system doesn't develop further, it is expected to impact Florida's coast. The National Weather Service office in Melbourne warns of bands of breezy to gusty showers and isolated storms north of Cape Canaveral from Thursday night to Friday morning. Hazardous beach and marine conditions are also anticipated, with a high risk of life-threatening rip currents and large breaking waves along Central Florida's Atlantic beaches.

The second area of concern is a broad low-pressure system located in the Gulf of Mexico. This area is near the location where Tropical Storm Alberto officially formed on Wednesday. There is a 50% chance that this disturbance will develop into a tropical system over the next week.

Alberto, which has weakened into a tropical depression, is currently situated around 95 miles west of Tampico, Mexico. The NHC predicts that it will continue to lose strength as it moves inland over Mexico on Thursday. By later today, it is expected to dissipate over Mexican territory.

The combination of these two weather systems raises concerns for the Florida coastline. Residents and visitors are urged to heed the warnings issued by the NHC and NWS Melbourne to ensure their safety. As the first named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, Alberto serves as a reminder that it's essential to stay vigilant and prepared during the peak of hurricane activity.

As the situation develops, further updates and advisories will be provided by local authorities to keep the public informed and prepared for any potential impacts.