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.

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

Swells and high surf from both Imelda and Hurricane Humberto are expected to bring dangerous marine conditions and rip currents along much of Florida and the East Coast of the United States during the next several days. ➤ Weather alerts via text: Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location

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.

As Hurricane Imelda speeds away from Bermuda, the National Hurricane Cente r is now tracking two new disturbances, including one that could impact Florida. Imelda moved over Bermuda Wednesday night, bringing hurricane-force winds, damaging winds and flash flooding, which are expected to continue Thursday morning.

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