The Gulf Coast is bracing for potential flooding as a tropical disturbance develops into a possible tropical depression. The National Hurricane Center has indicated a 40% chance of tropical development, with heavy rain and flooding predicted for Louisiana and surrounding areas. New Orleans may face up to 10 inches of rain, while other regions, including Southeast Texas and Central Florida, are also being monitored for significant rainfall. Sandbag locations have been opened, and flood watches are in effect across much of the region as residents prepare for the impact of the slow-moving system.