The National Weather Service in Mobile will also be closely watching the system and expects the risk for rip currents along the Alabama and northwest Florida coasts to increase to moderate by Wednesday and high by Thursday, which means swimming in the Gulf will be hazardous.

The BriefShowers and storms then ignite in the afternoon, lasting through the evening. Highs look to be just a touch cooler with a bit more moisture and more rain around. Monday will likely start mainly dry,

Forecasters are keeping a close eye on an upper-level disturbance that could bring tropical development to the Gulf in the coming days, although the risk remains low.