A system of low pressure could develop near Florida or off the southeastern coast of the U.S. over the Fourth of July weekend, or early next week.

The National Hurricane Center increased its odds that a tropical system could develop near Florida late this week or early next week as forecasters expect a wet July 4 weekend for South Florida.

This could happen toward the end of this week, into the Fourth of July holiday weekend. According to the National Hurricane Center, some gradual tropical or subtropical development could occur as it drifts slowly just off the U.S. coastline.