A rapidly forming tropical storm near the southeastern U.S. coast could lead to sudden heavy rainfall, coastal flooding, damaging winds, and deteriorating beach conditions. Flash flooding risks may increase due to repeated downpours, although these rains could alleviate drought conditions in some areas. The Atlantic basin's below-average hurricane season contrasts with the Pacific side of Central America, where above-average activity is forecast due to warmer sea-surface temperatures. Source time: not specified.