NHC Starts Advisories for Potential Tropical Cyclone One as Gulf System Eyes 40 mph Strength
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Updated · WDSU New Orleans · Jun 16
NHC Starts Advisories for Potential Tropical Cyclone One as Gulf System Eyes 40 mph Strength
3 articles · Updated · WDSU New Orleans · Jun 16
Summary
Potential Tropical Cyclone One is drifting off the southern Texas coast, prompting the National Hurricane Center to begin formal advisories as the system moves into the western Gulf.
Warm Gulf waters are expected to help the lingering low strengthen into a tropical storm with sustained winds of about 40 mph.
A Flood Watch is already in effect for part of southeast Louisiana, adding to earlier tropical storm watches posted for parts of Texas and Louisiana.
The potential cyclone designation lets forecasters issue coastal warnings before full storm formation, underscoring flood, wind and surge risks along the northwestern Gulf Coast.