Potential first tropical cyclone of the year developing in the Gulf
Summary
Forecasters are watching a possible first tropical cyclone in the Gulf of Mexico that may become a tropical storm by Wednesday. Heavy rain and flash floods are already happening in parts of the southern U.S., with more rain expected and flood warnings in place.Key Facts
- The storm is called Potential Tropical Cyclone One and is in the western Gulf near Texas and Louisiana.
- Winds are currently 30 mph, below the 39 mph needed to be a tropical storm.
- Forecasters expect it may become a tropical storm by Wednesday.
- The system could bring heavy rain, flooding, and river flooding to Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, and parts of the Florida Panhandle.
- A tropical storm watch is active from Sargent, Texas, to Morgan City, Louisiana.
- Cities like Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and New Orleans may see heavy rain over the next two days.
- Some places have already broken rainfall records, with some spots seeing the most rain since the late 1800s.
- Flood watches and warnings affect over 40 million people in the region.
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