<p>Florida may experience the force of looming weather complications this week as a tropical disturbance in the southern Gulf of Mexico threatens the state. The National Hurricane Center is giving this system a slight chance at development over the next several days, but even if intensification does not happen, it could signal a very wet period for Florida, according to Terry Snow and his weather service.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><img src="https://cdn.andnowuknow.com/legacyWriterImages/fl_weather_june_2013_BODY01.jpg" alt="Cropped Images June 04th 2013" /><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">A cold front will steer the system over Florida on Wednesday, bringing heavy rains through Friday. Current predictions note that the heaviest rain is expected from Tampa Bay southward. Any shift in the track could put the northern third of Florida into the wettest part of the storm. </p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>A Florida grower tells AndNowUKnow, that if there is a lot of moisture, it could impact the end of the melon season in Florida for cantaloupes and watermelon. If the storm hits South Georgia, it could effect the spring vegetables like pepper, cucumbers, and eggplant.</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>Areas in the southern half of Florida could receive more than 6 inches of rain from today through Friday and areas around Tampa Bay could experience up to 5 inches of rain. In addition, winds could get up to 20 mph today, increasing to up to 25 mph Wednesday.</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>Stay tuned to AndNowUKnow for updates on the weather in Florida.</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
