Downpours are expected in Houston on Friday as a tropical disturbance along the northern coast of the Gulf of Mexico stalls without strengthening.

A tropical system near Florida is expected to move into the Gulf, bringing rain and potential flooding to Houston and the Gulf Coast. KPRC 2’s meteorologist explains what to expect as the week unfolds.

The National Hurricane Center has highlighted an area it's watching in the Gulf. Right now, there's a low chance for development.

Invest 93L was still over land early Wednesday, but it's expected to bring the risk of heavy rainfall and flooding to Houston in the coming days.

For Houston, the best chance to see rain will likely be Friday afternoon, especially between 4 and 5 p.m., as the edge of the tropical moisture moves closer. Forecast models show some scattered showers or a quick downpour for eastern counties, but overall rainfall totals are expected to stay light — perhaps just a half an inch to an inch.

HOUSTON — There will be isolated rain showers in Houston Saturday, primarily in the afternoon. Scattered downpours north of I-10, east of 45 in the afternoon. Focus areas: Livingston, Cleveland, the corridors of 59 and 69.

Houston faces a dry Wednesday as high pressure moves in, but the tropical system Invest 93L could send downpours to Southeast Texas by Thursday.

Forecasters are warning of early signs of a potential tropical cyclone developing along the northeastern Gulf of Mexico. A low-pressure system that could bring storms to Florida before moving west has a medium chance of developing into a tropical cyclone over the next several days, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

HOUSTON - The hot, dry and humid air will be in the forecast for Thursday in the Houston area. Houston is seeing less afternoon downpours today, but the air remains very warm and humid. Look for a similar day Thursday & expect mostly sunny skies and higher temperatures in the mid to upper 90s.