{"id":421941,"date":"2026-08-31T16:26:21","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T16:26:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/421941\/"},"modified":"2026-08-31T16:26:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T16:26:21","slug":"potential-tropical-cyclone-5-monitored-in-gulf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/421941\/","title":{"rendered":"Potential Tropical Cyclone 5 monitored in Gulf"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Houston \"Houston Houston weather: Dry Monday, watching Invest97L in the Gulf<\/a> <\/p>\n

We’re keeping an eye on Invest97L in the Gulf as it has the chance of developing into a tropical depression or tropical storm the closer it moves to the coast. Monday weather will be hot and dry in comparison to the increased rain chances Tuesday.<\/p>\n

HOUSTON – A tropical disturbance in the Gulf of America has been designated Potential Tropical Cyclone 5 by the National Hurricane Center.<\/p>\n

What we know:<\/p>\n

This is the same disturbance that was designated Invest 97L by the NHC over the weekend.<\/p>\n

The NHC uses a PTC designation so that they can issue forecast cones and alerts when a storm is expected to impact land but is not yet a named storm.<\/p>\n

What’s next:<\/p>\n

If it becomes a named storm, it would likely take the name Edouard.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Where is Potential Tropical Cyclone 5? <\/p>\n

Potential Tropical Cyclone 5 is located off the coast of Louisiana and is moving to the northwest.<\/p>\n

The location of PTC 5, formerly known as Invest 97L.
(FOX Weather)
\u00a0 What is the forecast track for Potential Tropical Cyclone 5? <\/p>\n

According to the NHC, PTC 5 is forecast to continue moving northwest toward the Texas coast.<\/p>\n

The forecast cone for PTC 5, formerly known as Invest 97L.
(FOX Weather)
\u00a0 Are there any alerts for Potential Tropical Cyclone 5? <\/p>\n

A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued from Port Bolivar, Texas to the Vermilion\/Cameron Parish line in Louisiana.+<\/p>\n

Alerts issued for PTC 5, formerly known as Invest 97L.
(FOX Weather)
\u00a0 What impacts will Potential Tropical Cyclone 5 have on Texas? <\/p>\n

The biggest impact on Texas from PTC 5 will be in the form of heavy rain.\u00a0<\/p>\n

NOAA\u2019s Weather Prediction Center has placed much of the Southeast Texas coast in a slight (Level 2\/4) risk of flash flooding on Tuesday and Wednesday. This does include the Houston area.<\/p>\n

The flash flood outlook for the Texas coast.
(FOX Weather)
\u00a0 <\/p>\n

The Source: Information in this story came from FOX Weather, the National Hurricane Center and the Weather Prediction Center.<\/p>\n

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