RT @AndyHazelton: Typically for Gulf storms, the shear is out of the west or southwest, such that regions “downshear” (mostly east of the c…

— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) July 20, 2026

Spotty showers are starting to develop in portions of Okaloosa, Walton, southern Santa Rosa, and southern Covington counties just after 1PM.

Heavier showers and storms are happening in parts of the Florida Panhandle region and southwest Georgia.

Center of circulation of TD2 is https://t.co/M9r6PeyZm5

— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) July 20, 2026

RT @sugarkisses519: Currently at Laguna Beach, Fl @rzweather https://t.co/cjPOcX5AzN

— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) July 20, 2026

Latest data from the Hurricane Hunter crew shows Tropical Depression Two hasn’t strengthened much, if any.

The official forecast still calls for strengthening to tropical storm status, but the system has a limited time frame to do so in the hours ahead before northerly shear https://t.co/yakG3POsYL

— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) July 20, 2026

High-res visible satellite loop of Tropical Depression Two highlights the center of circulation being totally exposed. Shear out of the north likely to keep the heavier rain offshore today and increasingly so tomorrow.

TD2 still likely to become a tropical storm but it almost https://t.co/oqmGaWspjW

— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) July 20, 2026

Minor storm surge may become possible near the Alabama and northwest Florida beaches through Wednesday due to TD2/Bertha-to-be. https://t.co/XjP69JtEXB

— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) July 20, 2026

Slightly elevated rain chances will happen tomorrow into Wednesday due to the tropical system just to our south in the northern Gulf.

Spotty storms will be possible later this week into the weekend along with plenty of heat and humidity. https://t.co/51LECIT002

— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) July 20, 2026