Meteorologists Track Intensifying Tropical Threat Near Texas Gulf Coast

Meteorologists track intensifying tropical threat near Texas Gulf Coast

The tropical weather system may bring heavy rain to areas in South Texas.

Local rain coming from Gulf tropical disturbance

HOUSTON (CW39) – The National Hurricane Center is tracking a weak area of low pressure in the Bay of Campeche with a 40% chance of developing into a tropical cyclone. Forecasters expect the disturbance to move west-northwest across the southwestern Gulf of Mexico over the next day or two before making landfall in northeastern Mexico or possibly southern Texas by Friday. Once it moves inland, the system will lose its chance for further developme…

Tropical disturbance in southwestern Gulf has 20% chance of cyclone formation

The disturbance could bring heavy rainfall to the Houston and Galveston areas on Friday, according to the National Weather Service, which says strong rip currents also can be expected along the Gulf Coast on Friday and Saturday.

Monitoring the southern Gulf for tropical development

Storm Team 10 and the National Hurricane Center is monitoring an area of showers and storms in the Bay of Campeche. There is a low risk this area will develop into a tropical system as the NHC has placed a 20% chance in the next 48 hours. Regardless of development, heavy rains will spread northwest towards Mexico and south Texas. This should NOT pose a risk for Louisiana or the northern Gulf Coast. The next name on the list Fernand.

Chance of rain Saturday as tropical system moves into Texas from the Gulf

There may be some relief from the heat coming our way, certainly under triple digits by the weekend, and there is rain in the forecast.

Texas on standby as tropical threat builds in the Gulf

Gov. Greg Abbott activated emergency response teams as a tropical system threatens the Texas Gulf Coast with heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding.