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Part of Forecasters are monitoring cyclone formation offshore Mexico, noting warm El Niño waters may lead to an above-normal tropical season.

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.

Reported by 10 independent outlets Written Oct 5
Effect
Mild negative
How direct
2 steps, all reported
When
Within weeks
The story
Gone quiet

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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?

Gone quiet Reached 7 outlets in its first 24 hours
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15
Developments
7
Repetition
67%

What would change this answer

The jet stream shifts farther northThere could be a window of opportunity for the system to strengthen.
The system encounters strong wind shearDevelopment could be disrupted, weakened, or entirely prevented.

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