Invest 93L is currently under close watch by the National Hurricane Center and is showing a good chance of developing into a tropical depression soon, according to reports from the Florida Times-Union.
Meteorologist Dylan Federico indicated that Invest 93L has already made landfall near St. Augustine on the Florida Peninsula. “Current WNW motion would send it into the Florida Panhandle. Its center will need to reform further south in the Gulf to have a chance of strengthening later this week,” he noted on X (formerly Twitter).
INVEST #93L has made its first landfall near St. Augustine in the Florida Peninsula. Current WNW motion would send it into the Florida Panhandle.
Its center will need to reform further south in the Gulf to have a chance of strengthening later this week.#TropicalUpdate #flwx 🌀 pic.twitter.com/GgXRmlmIPC
— Dylan Federico (@DylanFedericoWX) July 15, 2025
Improvements in Organization
Meteorologist Eric Webb shared insights on Invest 93L, stating it is becoming “better organized after going over the FL Peninsula & is likely a tropical depression already.” He explained, “Its low-level center has started to jog more westerly to even west-southwesterly compared to this morning, likely due to some downshear ‘tugging’ by the deeper convection to its south, as well as azimuthal advection by the mid-level vortex.”
Flood Watches Issue in Affected Areas
Warnings in Jacksonville
As Invest 93L approaches, the National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a flood watch for three counties: Marion, Inland Flagler, and Putnam. The NWS noted that Invest 93L is currently moving across north-central Florida.
Warnings in Tampa Bay
A flood watch has also been issued for most of Tampa Bay. The NWS stated, “As Invest 93L crossed the state today, we will be seeing widespread showers and storms this afternoon and evening. This has resulted in a flood watch issued for most of our area. We can expect between 1 to 3 inches of rain with isolated highest totals possible.”
Outlook for Miami and Surrounding Areas
While there are presently no active updates or advisories for areas like Miami, the NWS Miami shared, “Beautiful satellite imagery indicates that the low-pressure area is moving onto the coast of northeastern Florida. Widespread showers & thunderstorms across Florida, including interior & Gulf portions of South Florida.”
As Invest 93L continues to develop, residents in affected areas are urged to stay informed about potential changes in weather conditions.
