Possible tropical system brewing in the Gulf

ATLANTA — More rain chances is expected in metro Atlanta this week, with a possibility of a tropical storm developing.

Along an old cold front, Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Brian Monahan said a surface/upper level disturbance could eventually develop in a weak tropical system along northern Gulf coast.

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There is a 30% chance of the front developing into a tropical system.

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Whether it develops or not, the impacts will be the same throughout Atlanta.

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Here’s what you need to know:

  • Potential tropical system will funnel more tropical moisture throughout this week
  • Possibly more downpours later this week

Severe Weather Team 2 will be tracking this system as it develops, on Channel 2 Action News.

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