Early-Season Storm Brews In Gulf
Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center in Miami have increased the chances of tropical storm formation in the Gulf of Mexico to 90% in the next five days. So, while…
WAVELAND, MS – AUGUST 28: A sign stands outside a Catholic church ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Isaac to the Gulf Coast on August 28, 2012 in Waveland, Mississippi. Many residents of the area decided to stay in their homes instead of evacuate for the Level 1 hurricane. The area was devestated by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)
Photo by John Moore/Getty ImagesForecasters at the National Hurricane Center in Miami have increased the chances of tropical storm formation in the Gulf of Mexico to 90% in the next five days.
So, while millions of Americas plan Memorial Day parties and cook-outs, Floridians will have a concerned eye on the weather. Once that low moves further north into the warm waters of the Gulf, there will be a greater chance of the storm strengthening into something tropical (depression or storm). Upper level winds will also be lighter allowing the system to strengthen.
Erik S. Lesser/Getty ImagesAs the system continues to move further to the north it will drag deep tropical moisture into our area bringing heavy rain and thunderstorms to Tampa Bay for the holiday weekend. We can expect several inches of rain and we will also have to watch rivers and flood-prone areas as well.
