Tropical Depression Nine has formed in the Gulf and is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Isaias later this week.
Tropical Depression Nine has formed and could strengthen rapidly over the next 72 hours.
Early forecasts from the National Hurricane Center call for significant intensification, with the system potentially reaching Category 2 strength and winds near 100 mph around landfall Friday evening.
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Tropical Depression Track 9
Everyone from Louisiana to Florida should watch this system closely. Heavy rain, strong winds and storm surge are possible.
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Precipitation forecast
Widespread rain of 4 to 6 inches could fall in its path, with isolated totals exceeding 10 inches.
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Tropical depression nine models
There is still considerable uncertainty about the track and schedule. A move of just 100 miles could make a major difference in which communities will experience the greatest impacts. Hurricane hunters are expected to study the system tomorrow, providing valuable data that should help refine forecasts.
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Alert days from Friday to Saturday
Impacts could begin Friday and continue Saturday. Friday and Saturday are WDSU’s first alert days due to the risk of significant weather impacts.
Now is the time to review your hurricane plan, begin simple preparations, and closely follow official updates from the National Hurricane Center and WDSU’s First Weather Warning.
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