System in Gulf could develop into tropical depression this week, NHC says
ORLANDO, Fla. —
A low-pressure system developing in the Gulf could become a tropical depression later this week, according to the National Hurricane Center.
A surface low-pressure trough has formed along Mexico’s coast in the southwestern Gulf.
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While environmental conditions are expected to be only marginally favorable for development, the system could gradually organize as it moves eastward before turning northward.
Formation chance through the next 48 hours: near 30%Formation chance through the next seven days: 70%
WESH 2 First Warning Weather Meteorologist Cam Tran said the area of interest could become a tropical depression by the end of the week.
The latest model tracks show a slight easterly shift. However, the system is still expected to remain weak and well west of Central Florida, Cam said.
Wind shear is forecast to increase across the northern Gulf later in the week. This could prevent anything stronger from developing, keeping the season hurricane-free.
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