All eyes on the Gulf of Mexico...Tropical Depression Nine is located near Western Cuba in the Southeast Gulf of Mexico. Sea Surface temperatures are very warm in the Gulf, which is favorable for strengthening; but wind shear is the limiting factor that should prevent significant strengthening over the coming days. However, Tropical Depression Nine could become a tropical storm (either Hermine or Ian) within the next 24 hours. In terms of direction, we're expecting an upper trough to steer the system northeast later this week, pushing it into Florida before the weekend.
Keep in mind, there remains a level of uncertainty and the forecast could change. But as of now, we are not expecting any significant problems in Mississippi. In fact, as this system strengthens a bit, it will trigger slightly cooler and noticeably drier air to move south into Mississippi this weekend, giving us some much needed heat and humidity relief.
We are also tracking Tropical Depression 8 located off the coast of North Carolina. This system could also become a tropical storm, casing heavy rain along the coast of North Carolina before turning NE and out to sea. Hurricane Gaston is well east of Cuba and is not a threat to land.
Lots going on; we'll keep you posted throughout the week!
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Michael Haynes
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