Tropical Depression Nine Forecasted to Become Hurricane Near Northern Gulf Coast
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What happened
Tropical Depression Nine is currently moving toward the east near 5 mph and is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm by early Wednesday and a hurricane by Thursday, according to the National Hurricane Center. The system is forecast to pass north of the Yucatan Peninsula on Thursday before approaching the U.S. Northern Gulf Coast on Friday. Heavy rainfall is anticipated across the region.
Why it matters
The expected landfall as a hurricane and the associated heavy rainfall pose significant risks of flooding and disruption to commerce in the Northern Gulf Coast. The system is forecast to produce 3 to 6 inches of rain from Friday through the weekend in the Northern Gulf Coast, and 2 to 4 inches through Thursday in coastal portions of the Bay of Campeche.
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Who's involved
- Northern Gulf CoastThe region expected to be impacted by the storm's landfall and heavy rainfall.
- CampecheCoastal portions of the Bay of Campeche are expected to receive rainfall through Thursday.
- National Hurricane CenterThe National Hurricane Center is tracking the system's progress and issuing forecasts.
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The entities involved
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Yucatan Peninsula
peninsula in Central America
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Louisiana
state of the United States of America
- Northern Gulf Coast
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