Gulf System Now Expected To Become A Hurricane

July 10, 2019

The National Hurricane Center is now issuing advisories on the system moving into the Gulf of Mexico. Winds are currently at 30 mph. The disturbance is forecast to become a tropical depression Thursday morning, Tropical Storm Barry Thursday night, and a hurricane on Friday.

READ: What Will This Gulf Storm Mean For Escambia County? Here Are The Details

A flash flood watch is in effect through Sunday afternoon.

In the Florida Panhandle, several inches of rain are forecast. There will be a high risk of rip currents in the Gulf, and some minor coastal flooding will be possible during the high tide periods mainly Friday and Saturday.

Forecasters are not expecting any significant wind threat locally; however, a few of the thunderstorms could contain some gusty winds. Securing light loose objects is never a bad safety precaution.

A tropical storm watch has been issued from the mouth of the Mississippi River to Morgan City, Louisiana. A storm surge watch is in effect from the mouth of the Pearl River to Morgan City, Louisiana.

Comments

2 Responses to “Gulf System Now Expected To Become A Hurricane”

  1. RAZORBACK on July 10th, 2019 6:26 pm

    Now I know why it’s cloudy with patches of rain

  2. Gary Hack on July 10th, 2019 11:53 am

    Thanks so much for this valuable weather information, it’s personally appreciated!

    Regards,

    Nuke

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive