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System in Gulf could develop into tropical depression this week
WESH • • nation
Key Points:
- A low-pressure system in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico has a 70% chance of developing into a tropical depression within the next seven days, according to the National Hurricane Center.
- Environmental conditions are only marginally favorable, but the system is expected to gradually organize as it moves eastward before turning northward.
- Meteorologist Cam Tran noted the system could become a tropical depression by the end of the week but is expected to remain weak and stay well west of Central Florida.
- Increasing wind shear in the northern Gulf later this week may inhibit the system from strengthening further, potentially keeping the hurricane season quiet.
- WESH 2 continues to provide updates and weather alerts for Central Florida through their app and broadcasts.
