A disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico is anticipated to escalate into a tropical storm as early as Monday and could further intensify into a hurricane before making landfall along the U.S. Gulf Coast by midweek.
Tropical storm watches have been issued for northeastern Mexico and southern Texas as Potential Tropical Cyclone Six continues its path towards the northern Gulf of Mexico. The storm is predicted to bring heavy rainfall, leading to flash flooding in areas such as northeast Mexico, southern Texas, southern Louisiana, and southern Mississippi until Thursday morning.
While the exact location of the storm’s impact remains uncertain, the likelihood of life-threatening storm surge and damaging winds along portions of the Louisiana and Upper Texas coastlines is growing. The weather service has cautioned residents to prepare for potential hazards starting from Tuesday night onwards.
Thus far in the 2024 Atlantic storm season, there have been five named storms, with three developing into hurricanes. The hurricane center noted that the level of tropical cyclone activity in August was slightly below average, with storms like Debby hitting Florida’s Big Bend region as a Category 1 hurricane, and Ernesto reaching Category 1 status as it passed over Bermuda.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration had previously forecasted above-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic basin for the year, expecting a total of 17 to 25 named storms, with eight to 13 potentially becoming hurricanes. The increased activity was attributed to several factors including warm ocean temperatures, La Niña conditions, reduced trade winds, and minimal wind shear conditions.
Potential Tropical Cyclone Six is a weather phenomenon that demands attention and preparedness from residents along the U.S. Gulf Coast. Stay updated on the latest advisories and take necessary precautions to ensure safety during this active hurricane season.
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