Heavy rainfall is the primary concern for areas along the Gulf Coast, including parts of Alabama, Georgia, the Florida Panhandle, southeast Louisiana, and Mississippi. Downpours could begin as early as Friday and persist through the weekend, potentially leading to flash flooding. While the system is unlikely to reach hurricane strength, even a tropical storm could bring localized flooding and hazardous conditions. Past storms, such as Arthur and Edouard, have demonstrated that significant impacts can occur even without hurricane-level winds.