Possible tropical disturbance could develop in Gulf and later intensify into a hurricane

A potential tropical storm forming in the Gulf of Mexico is expected to become a low-end Category 1 hurricane by Wednesday and is headed towards a landfall on the Upper Texas or southwestern Louisiana coasts. The National Hurricane Center has put the chances of tropical storm formation at 90% within 48 hours. A tropical storm watch has been issued for Southern Texas, with tropical storm winds possible by Tuesday evening. The system is currently located south-southeast of the Rio Grande mouth and is barely moving in a north-northwesterly direction. The hurricane center expects the system to become a tropical storm on Monday, with possible tropical storm conditions along the northeastern coast of Mexico and southern tip of Texas. The storm, named Potential Tropical Cyclone Six, is one of three systems being monitored in the Atlantic. It is forecast to bring 4-8 inches of rainfall to the coast, with up to 12 inches possible in some areas in northeastern Mexico, Texas, and Louisiana. The storm is expected to begin moving northeast by late Tuesday and could potentially make landfall along the upper Texas or Louisiana coast on Wednesday. Residents in Southwestern Louisiana are urged to monitor the storm’s progress, as there is a chance it could become a Category 2 hurricane. The main threat at the moment is flooding, with the potential for 8-12 inches of rainfall in southwestern Louisiana.

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