System in Gulf could strengthen into tropical depression this week, NHC says
ORLANDO, Florida. —
A low pressure system developing in the Gulf could strengthen into a tropical depression later this week, according to the National Hurricane Center.
A surface trough of low pressure has formed along the Mexican coast in the southwest Gulf.
Although environmental conditions are expected to be only marginally favorable for development, the system could become gradually organized as it moves eastward before turning northward.
- Chance of training in the next 48 hours: almost 30%
- Chance of training in the next seven days: 70%
WESH 2 First Warning Meteorologist Cam Tran said the area of interest could become a tropical depression by the end of the week.
The traces of the latest models show a slight shift towards the east. However, the system is expected to remain weak and well west of central Florida, Cam said.
Wind shear is expected to increase in the northern Gulf later in the week. This could prevent something stronger from developing, thus keeping the season hurricane-free.
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