FLORIDA – Fresh off the blustery heels of wet weather and transportation delays caused by Hurricane Hermine, it looks as though Florida may not be through storm systems just yet. A new tropical system will cause downpours and heavy thunderstorms across the state in the next day or so.

"A system will move across Florida into Wednesday and increase the threat for heavy downpours and thunderstorms," stated AccuWeather Meteorologist Faith Eherts. "The system already has a history of producing heavy rain across the Bahamas over the last couple of days." 

AccuWeather reported that although late summer thunderstorms and heavy rain systems are a common occurrence, the weather from the system will be a significant increase in what the state can usually expect.

Heavy downpours will pass through Florida beginning today, and even reach as far as the Southeastern coast of Georgia. As the storm moves north, heavy rainfall and rapidly changing weather conditions are to be expected from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day. 

"The enhanced downpours will be capable of producing 2-3 inches of rain in a short amount of time," said Eherts.

The heavy rain, possible flooding, and gusting winds are expected to delay transportation in the air as well as on the road. Visibility will be near to zero at times during the storm system, with increased threats of hydroplaning and flash flooding.

Weather officials stated that the storm will diminish later into Wednesday, and is currently not marked as an organized tropical system. Further thunderstorms and rain may continue in Florida throughout the weekend, but at a lessened rate.

As late summer weather continues to influence transportation in the industry, stick with AndNowUKnow for the latest updates.