Tropical Depression Nine forecast to strengthen into hurricane by Thursday

Tropical Depression Forecast To Quickly Strengthen... 68 Inches Watches And Warnings There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. S. northern Gulf Coast should closely monitor the progress of this system.

0 West. The depression is moving toward the east near 5 mph (7 km/h). An east-northwestward motion is expected on Wednesday, followed by a turn toward the northeast and north on Thursday and Friday. S.

northern Gulf Coast on Friday. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Steady strengthening is forecast, and the depression is expected to become a tropical storm early Wednesday and a hurricane on Thursday. 68 inches).

Hazards Affecting Land Key messages for Tropical Depression Nine can be found in the Tropical Cyclone Discussion under AWIPS header MIATCDAT4 and WMO header WTNT44 KNHC. RAINFALL: Tropical Depression Nine is expected to produce rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches through Thursday across coastal portions of the Bay of Campeche with isolated higher amounts possible in the states of Campeche and western Yucatan. S. Gulf Coast extending from southeastern Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle.

Flash and urban flooding, along with isolated river flooding, will be possible. ero. WIND: Gusty winds are possible in portions of the Yucatan Peninsula on Thursday. SURF: Swells are expected to affect the western and northern portions of the Yucatan Peninsula beginning on Thursday and spread northward toward the Gulf Coast late this week.

These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. ripCurrents Next Advisory Next complete advisory at 400 AM CDT.