Forecasters are watching an area around Florida's Gulf and Atlantic coasts for tropical development during the July 4 weekend.

There are reports of a tropical storm brewing up in Florida and the National Hurricane Center Forecasters have also confirmed the chances of these reports. Florida is vulnerable to the storms, keeping in mind its topography,

There's a chance that Tropical Storm Chantal will form near Florida during Fourth of July weekend, which may dampen holiday festivities in the Sunshine State. The biggest threat from the developing system will be rain, AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva told Newsweek, although he doesn't expect Chantal to become a hurricane.