Summary:
- A disturbance south of the coastline is being monitored for potential tropical storm development.
- Potential tropical cyclone nine could bring much-needed rain to drought-stricken areas.
- Extreme south Texas is likely to be affected by a low-end tropical storm, offering temporary relief from heat.
A disturbance located just south of the coastline is being closely monitored as it could potentially develop into a tropical storm that is expected to impact parts of Texas. The National Hurricane Center is tracking the system designated as potential tropical cyclone nine, which is projected to bring much-needed rain to southeastern Louisiana and potentially reach the extreme south of Texas as a low-end tropical storm.
The system, currently known as potential tropical cyclone nine, is positioned south of the coastline, with its center spread out from the shore. Although it has not yet officially formed into a tropical storm, the National Hurricane Center uses this designation to indicate a system that is likely to develop soon and affect coastal areas. The potential tropical cyclone could bring rain to areas that are experiencing drought conditions, providing relief to the dry conditions. The affected regions are anticipated to include extreme south Texas, with the system potentially intensifying slightly before making landfall tomorrow morning. The system might be named either Harold or Idalia, depending on the development of another system in the Atlantic.
As the system continues to progress, areas south of Lake Pontchartrain are more likely to experience rain, while the northern regions may only receive scattered showers. The presence of an eastward breeze with speeds of up to 20 miles per hour, and gusts reaching 25 to 30 miles per hour, is helping to provide temporary relief from the heat. However, this relief is expected to be short-lived as the extreme heat is predicted to return in the coming days.