Potential Tropical Formation: Monitoring potential storm development in the Gulf region
As the Atlantic hurricane season reaches its peak, a tropical wave is being closely monitored by both the National Hurricane Center (NHC) and the Gulf Coast Weather Authority Team. While there is currently no specific mention of a potential tropical system over the Gulf of Mexico, several disturbances are being tracked in the Atlantic Ocean.
The system in question is currently disorganized and not producing organized showers and thunderstorms. According to the NHC, the 48-hour formation chance for this system remains at 10%. However, the system may develop after crossing the Southwestern Gulf, starting on Thursday. The Gulf Coast Weather Authority Team predicts that the system could develop in the Gulf by later this week.
The forecast path of the system does not currently include Houston. Instead, the area affected includes eastern Honduras, northeastern Nicaragua, and adjacent marine areas. The system is expected to move west-northwest or northwest at 10 to 15 miles per hour and cross the Yucatan Peninsula on Wednesday. The 7-day formation chance for the system, according to the NHC, is still at 20%.
Meanwhile, the NHC is also tracking three areas of potential development in the Atlantic Ocean. The first is Invest 90-L, located near the northern Leeward Islands with a high chance of development, potentially forming into a tropical depression this weekend. The second is Invest 99-L, located about 1,000 miles west-southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands, with conditions that could lead to rapid development. A third area north between Invest 99-L and the first system under watch, but with lower chances of development for now.
The main focus at the moment is Hurricane Erin, which is currently impacting regions near the northern Caribbean and moving along the southeastern U.S. coast. However, it is not directly associated with the Gulf of Mexico.
The NHC continues to monitor these systems as the Atlantic hurricane season peaks in early September. Residents in the affected areas are advised to stay updated with the latest weather reports and be prepared for potential impacts. The Gulf Coast Weather Authority Team continues to monitor the system in the Gulf of Mexico closely.
Texas law enforcement agencies have been advised to remain vigilant, given the ongoing Atlantic hurricane season. As businesses prepare for potential disruptions, health officials are readying resources and evacuation plans. Meanwhile, weather forecasting teams are closely monitoring a developing tropical system in the Gulf of Mexico, with predictions for it to cross the Yucatan Peninsula on Wednesday.
