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7mo ago

Potential Tropical Storm in Gulf Could Impact Gulf Coast States Next Week

Forecasters are monitoring a developing system in the northwestern Caribbean that may strengthen as it moves into the Gulf of Mexico.

National Hurricane Center Atlantic 7-Day graphical tropical weather outlook. The remnants of Gordon are in orange, with a 60 percent chance of becoming a tropical storm again in the next 7 days, while another disturbance is in yellow.

Overview

  • Meteorologists are tracking a low-pressure area in the northwestern Caribbean that could develop into a tropical storm by next week.
  • If the system strengthens, it may impact Gulf Coast states including Texas, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.
  • The National Hurricane Center has increased the chance of formation to 40% over the next seven days.
  • Record-high ocean temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico could provide ample fuel for the storm's intensification.
  • Forecasters emphasize significant uncertainty remains about the storm's path and potential impact, urging residents to stay informed.