As of 4 am CDT this morning, TD9 had maximum sustained winds at 35 mph and was moving to the west-northwest at 13 mph. The center was located around 615 miles to the east-southeast of Kingston, Jamaica.
Category: Beach Weather
Tropical Update: Depression Likely in Gulf; Area of Interest East of Florida Peninsula
A tropical depression is likely to develop within the next 48-72 hours over the Gulf of Mexico or the northwestern Caribbean Sea. This system will not affect Central Alabama's weather at all.
Tropical Depression Likely to Form This Week Over the Gulf of Mexico
The remnants of Hurricane Agatha moved onshore Monday on the Pacific Coast of Mexico and will move east to northeastward across the Yucatán Peninsula and will emerge over the northeastern parts of the Caribbean Sea and the southern Gulf of Mexico.
Tropical Depression 9 Develops Over the West-Central Caribbean Sea; Forecast to Be In the Gulf of Mexico by the Weekend
The depression is expected to become a tropical storm tonight, and become a hurricane when it is near western Cuba or over the southeastern Gulf of Mexico. Additional strengthening is likely over the Gulf of Mexico, and the system could be near major hurricane strength when it approaches the northern Gulf coast.
A Severe Storm or Two Possible This Afternoon; Eyes Focusing On Potential Tropical System in the Gulf
The latest Mesoscale Discussion from the Storm Prediction Center has much of the western half of Central Alabama highlighted in an area where a very moist and unstable airmass will be able to support the formation of strong to severe thunderstorms with the potential for wind gusts of 50-70 mph.
Gulf Coast Rip Current Awareness Week — Day 5: Beach Flags and Additional Resources
Know what the beach flag colors mean BEFORE you head to the beach. When you get to the beach, always look for beach warning flags, which are often posted on or near a lifeguard stand.
Gulf Coast Rip Current Awareness Week — Day 4: Beach Forecast Information
Know Before You Go! One of the best ways to be prepared for rip currents and other beach hazards is to know what you could be swimming into at the beach!
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