Weather warnings as tropical depression develops along US Gulf coast
Summary
A tropical depression is forming near the US Gulf Coast and may become a tropical storm soon, leading to weather warnings for parts of the Gulf region. At the same time, Tropical Storm Fausto is getting stronger off Mexico’s Pacific coast and may become a hurricane.Key Facts
- The tropical depression is about 120 miles south of Panama City, Florida, with winds of 35 mph.
- It could bring life-threatening flooding along the northern Gulf Coast from Alabama to Louisiana.
- Expected storm surge could raise water levels by 2 to 4 feet near the Mississippi River mouth to the Alabama-Florida border.
- Rainfall of 2-4 inches is predicted, with some places getting up to 8 inches, causing possible flash floods and isolated tornadoes in Florida.
- Tropical Storm Fausto is moving west-northwest off Mexico with 65 mph winds and could become a hurricane soon.
- Fausto’s ocean waves are expected to reach Baja California, creating dangerous surf and rip currents.
- No coastal warnings for Fausto are in place yet.
- The tropical depression and Fausto are both being monitored closely by the US National Hurricane Center.
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