A tropical depression could form later this week in the Gulf, but meteorologists say the system poses no threat to Florida.

Last week, a similar system moved into the Gulf and, at its peak, had a 40% chance of developing into a tropical depression. That storm ultimately failed to organize.

Regardless of potential development, heavy rainfall is expected to produce localized flash flooding over portions of Florida throughout Wednesday as a result of the system. Heavy rainfall could also cause flash flooding for portions of the north-central Gulf Coast beginning late Wednesday and continuing through Friday.