How could the developing low-pressure system affect the upper Texas coast?
Developing low pressure could track toward upper Texas coast A low-pressure system has formed in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico off the coast of eastern Mexico. This system has a 70% chance of tropical development and could be named Tropical Storm Isaias if it reaches the required wind speeds of at least 39 mph. Various model forecast tracks suggest the system could affect the upper Texas coast, alongside the Florida Panhandle, depending on its path.
- Effect
- Mild negative
- How direct
- 2 steps, all reported
- When
- Within weeks
- The story
- Still developing
How it reaches Texas
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Tropical Storm Isaias formed early Wednesday in warm waters off eastern Mexico. The storm was located about 285 miles west of Progreso, Mexico, with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph. The National Hurricane Center projects Isaias could strengthen into a hurricane and hit the U.S. Gulf Coast later in the week.
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The National Hurricane Center is tracking the low-pressure system in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico. This system has a 70% chance of tropical development and could be named Tropical Storm Isaias.
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- weather.com Monday
- iheart.com Monday
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Model forecast tracks for the system range from the upper Texas coast to the Florida Panhandle. Residents along the Gulf Coast, including those in Texas, are advised to monitor the latest forecasts and have hurricane plans ready.
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- weather.com Monday
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The facts so far
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- A low-pressure system has formed off the coast of eastern Mexico in the southwestern Gulf.weather.com
- The system has a 70% chance of tropical development.iheart.com
- If it strengthens, it could be called Tropical Storm Isaias.weather.com
- Model forecast tracks range from the upper Texas coast to the Florida Panhandle.weather.com
Why it matters
The potential development of this system into a tropical storm carries the risk of significant impacts on the Gulf Coast, including Texas. The current models suggest that the system could bring additional rain to the already soaked Southeast and Gulf Coast generally along and to the east of its track.
What we don't know yet
- How will the jet stream shift to influence the system's path?
- What specific impacts are predicted for the upper Texas coast?
Is this still moving?
- Reports
- 12
- Developments
- 6
- Repetition
- 67%
What would change this answer
Who else could feel it
Other paths from the same event.
Reporting
All 9 outlets- weather.comMonday
- iheart.comMonday
- brandonsun.comYesterday
- dailygazette.comYesterday
- cbs12.comTuesday
- kristv.comTuesday
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