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Gulf of Mexico cyclone risk: 80% chance in 48 hours - US NHC

A trough of low pressure over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico has an 80% chance of developing into a cyclone within the next 48 hours, the US National Hurricane Center said.

Oct 6 (Reuters) — A trough of low pressure over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico has an 80% chance of developing into a cyclone within the next 48 hours, the US National Hurricane Center said in an advisory on Tuesday. The NHC said environmental conditions are only marginally favourable for development, and a tropical depression is likely to form within the next couple of days.