Disturbance south of Bermuda being monitored

Some slow development of this system is marginally possible during the next few days as it slowly moves northward, parallel to the east coast of the United States.

There is a 10% chance that the disturbance will form in the next two days and a 20% chance that it will form in the next week

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The weather system does not pose a threat to Florida.

Closer to home, a heat advisory is in effect for Sumter and Polk counties until 6 p.m. because there is a potential for the heat index -- or the feels like temperature -- to reach as high as 109 degrees.

Residents are encouraged to drink plenty of fluids and to avoid going outside in the afternoon if at all possible.

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