WeatherTropical Weather

Actions

Tropical disturbance could form in Gulf of Mexico this week

Posted
and last updated

An area off the coast of Belize is expected to move into the SW Gulf of Mexico where it has a medium chance of development.

A low pressure center is expected to form by Friday afternoon in the Bay of Campeche.

TRACKING THE TROPICS: Hurricane Center | Hurricane Guide

The chances of this becoming at least a tropical depression are now at a 40% within the next two days and 40% over the next five days.

The system is expected to move over the southwestern Gulf toward Mexico and Texas. Florida is not expected to be impacted.