New Tropical System Threatens Mexico and Texas with Heavy Rain and Flooding

Meteorologists monitor potential tropical depression in the Gulf of Mexico, forecasting significant rainfall and flood risks.

The National Hurricane Center gives the system a 40% chance of developing into a tropical depression before reaching northeastern Mexico.
Heavy rain is expected to cause localized flooding in northeastern Mexico and parts of southern Texas.
The area of low pressure is about 90 miles northeast of Tampico, Mexico, with disorganized showers and thunderstorms.
AccuWeather notes that the Atlantic hurricane season is anticipated to be extremely active with several major hurricanes.
Beach and boating activities in the affected regions are likely to face rapidly deteriorating conditions.