Gulf, Tropical
Digest more
NHC monitors potential tropical storm Dexter. Heavy rains threaten parts of Florida & Gulf coast this week. 40% chance of development within 7 days.
Low pressure is expected to emerge over the Gulf of Mexico this week and it may move into a favorable environment for tropical cyclone development.
The National Weather Service in Mobile will also be closely watching the system and expects the risk for rip currents along the Alabama and northwest Florida coasts to increase to moderate by Wednesday and high by Thursday, which means swimming in the Gulf will be hazardous.
Prepare for rain, New Orleans. A low pressure system headed for the Gulf of Mexico is expected to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds to south Louisiana later this week, though just how much of each to expect is still in question.
The depression is expected to strengthen over the next 24 hours, likely to hit the Mexican coastline Monday as Tropical Storm Barry.
Tropical Depression Barry has dissipated after making landfall on the east coast of Mexico on Sunday night. It is expected to bring heavy rain to the area for the next couple of days.