Tropical system in Atlantic could become next named storm

TD7 will be named Gordon when it becomes better organized.

Watch: Summer storm pattern continues Thursday in Central Florida

Francine weakened Thursday morning into a tropical depression as it moves over southern Mississippi.

Another low-pressure area off the coast of Florida could become a named system over the weekend.

Watch: SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn crew completes first-ever private spacewalk

That system is forecast to move north to the Carolinas and filter in slightly drier air for Central Florida.

Thankfully, none of the tropical systems are currently threatening Florida.

Follow our Severe Weather team on X for live updates:

• Chief meteorologist Tom Terry
• Brian Shields
• Kassandra Crimi
• David Heckard