Tropical system could soak Marion County with heavy weekend rain

Saga CommunicationsDark storm clouds gather over a grassy field in Marion County as forecasters monitor a potential tropical system forming near Florida’s coast. Chris Adkins/352today

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – A low-pressure system may form near the southeastern U.S. coast this weekend, according to the National Hurricane Center. While the chance of it becoming a tropical depression is still only 40% over the next week, the system could bring heavy rain to West-Central Florida, including Marion County.

Forecasters say development is slow and conditions aren’t ideal, but you should still be prepared for possible downpours, especially Sunday into early next week.