Tropical threat brewing off Mexico could impact Gulf Coast this weekend
Summary
A new tropical depression has formed in the southern Gulf of Mexico and is expected to move north toward the U.S. Gulf Coast this weekend. It may bring heavy rain and possible storm conditions from the Gulf Coast to the Southeast and beyond, but the exact strength and timing are still uncertain.Key Facts
- Tropical Depression Nine formed in the Gulf of Mexico near the Bay of Campeche.
- It is expected to move north and impact the U.S. Gulf Coast this weekend.
- The system could bring moderate to heavy rainfall to the Gulf Coast, Southeast, and possibly further north by next week.
- Forecast models show uncertainty about when the storm will arrive and how strong it will be.
- If it strengthens into a tropical storm, it will be named Isaias.
- The hurricane season officially ends on November 30.
- "I"-named storms often tend to be strong and sometimes have their names retired after causing significant damage.
- This Atlantic hurricane season has had fewer storms compared to the Pacific’s more active season due to El Niño effects.
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