Gov. Abbott activates statewide emergency response teams ahead of the storm as Texas is bracing for a tropical system expected to bring severe rain and flood risks.

The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved disaster assistance in eight counties impacted by severe flooding from the storm.

Storm Team 10 and the National Hurricane Center is monitoring another weak and disorganized system that will move across the northern Gulf over the next few days. This looks very similar to last

States along the Gulf Coast could see heavy rainfall from a low-pressure system currently off the northeastern Florida coast.

A tropical storm may form this week, bringing risks of flash flooding and strong thunderstorms from Florida to Louisiana.

Tropical Cyclone Emong has already weakened into a tropical storm, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) on Friday. In its 2 p.m. bulletin,

The Florida Panhandle will see heavy rainfall from Invest 93L after it reaches the Gulf on Wednesday. The greatest threat to the area at the moment is flash flooding in low-lying, poor-drainage areas and urban locations. Invest 93L is currently expected to make landfall near Louisiana's southeastern coast Thursday morning.

"Heavy rain is already moving through Louisiana and will continue over the next few days," AccuWeather's Alex DaSilva said.

Hurricane season is underway and the Federal Emergency Management Agency encourages Georgians to visit Ready.gov and learn about disasters, tips for low and no-cost preparedness, build kits and create a family emergency communications plan.

The National Hurricane Center is tracking four tropical waves. Meanwhile, heat advisories are in effect for much of Florida.