The Atlantic hurricane season remains active as the National Hurricane Center (NHC) is currently monitoring two separate areas of interest, including a weak low-pressure system in the Gulf of America that is expected to bring widespread rain across the region.
The moisture associated with these systems is contributing to a soggy forecast for much of the area through Sunday.
Here is a breakdown of the two systems the NHC is tracking:
North-Central Gulf
A weak area of low pressure has developed over the north-central Gulf, currently producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms off the coasts of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.
- Forecast: This system is anticipated to move slowly northwestward over the next day or two, reaching the coast of Texas by Monday.
- Development Chance: Tropical development is not expected due to strong upper-level winds. The formation chance is at 0% through 48 hours and 0% through 7 days.
- Impact: Regardless of development, the associated moisture is a key factor in the weekend’s rain forecast.
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Tropical Atlantic
Several hundred miles south of the Cabo Verde Islands, a tropical wave is producing a broad area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms. This feature has a higher probability of becoming a tropical depression next week.
- Forecast: Gradual development is possible over the next few days. The system could become a tropical depression by the middle to latter part of next week while it continues moving west across the central tropical Atlantic and approaches portions of the Leeward Islands.
- Development Chance: The formation chance is currently 40% through 48 hours, but rises significantly to 70% through 7 days.
Area residents are advised to stay tuned to their local forecast for updates on rainfall potential and any changes to the tropical outlook. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30.
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