A system of low pressure could develop near Florida or off the southeastern coast of the U.S. over the Fourth of July weekend, or early next week.

Both AccuWeather and the National Hurricane Center have raised the chances of tropical development around the July 4 weekend.

The NHC has a 60% chance for tropical development either late today or over the weekend. Hurricane hunters will fly out there later Friday to see if it is becoming more organized. Models continue to keep it a brief,