Tropical depression expected to become storm; storm surge expected for Panhandle

A tropical depression is forecasted to intensify into a tropical storm by Monday night or Tuesday, according to the National Hurricane Center. This development could bring a storm surge to Florida's Panhandle, prompting tropical storm watches and even isolated tornado threats. Such developments are critical as they could lead to significant coastal flooding and potential damage in already vulnerable areas. The timing and strength of this system will be closely monitored to determine the full extent of the impact.