Rain totals for parts of South Florida are expected to reach 2 to 4 inches broadly, with up to 6 inches in some areas.

NHC forecasters are monitoring a new potential tropical system that could form near or over Florida and is likely to bring rain to the region this weekend.

A new area to watch for possible tropical development has popped up off the coast of Florida, and regardless of development the system is expected to bring heavy rain to parts of the Sunshine State. FOX Weather Meteorologists Craig Herrera and Britta Merwin break down the latest on Oct.

Swells generated by Hurricane Imelda and Hurricane Humberto also continue to impact much of the U.S. east coast, including Florida. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. No tropical storm or hurricane watches or warnings are in effect on land for Florida or the U.S.

To put how bizarre a storm preventing a landfall is into perspective, the now post-tropical Humberto and Imelda were closer than any two hurricanes in at least 50 years as they swept out to sea.

More than 2 dozen new laws took effect on Wednesday in Florida after being approved during the past legislative session. Most impose harsher penalties for crimes, but there are a few that deal with weather-related impacts.

Imelda is not expected to make landfall in Florida or the U.S. At 5 p.m., Imelda has maximum sustained winds of 85 mph. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 160 miles. No tropical storm or hurricane watches or warnings are in effect for Florida.

A video shared by FOX Weather Meteorologist Michael Estime shows waves crashing onshore in Melbourne Beach, Florida, as Tropical Storm Imelda spins offshore.