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Tropical disturbance drifts toward Texas, Louisiana coasts
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Key Points:
- A tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico has a 30% chance of developing into a stronger system over the next 48 hours and seven days, potentially bringing thunderstorms to the Texas coast this week.
- The National Weather Service expects increased showers and thunderstorms along the upper Texas coast by Tuesday, with heavy rainfall being the primary concern regardless of further development.
- Meteorologists note that while conditions are not highly favorable for substantial tropical development, they are not unfavorable, and tropical moisture is likely to cause heavy to potentially excessive rainfall from Tuesday through Thursday.
- A second disturbance, the remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly east of the Caribbean, currently has a low chance of redevelopment but could become more active by midweek, though it is uncertain if it will impact the Gulf region.
- Residents are advised to stay updated on forecasts as moisture levels and rain chances are expected to increase in the coming days.
