Good Evening,
Please see the below update on Tropical Depression Nine from the National Weather Service (NWS) New Orleans/Baton Rouge.
- Tropical Depression Nine has formed in the Gulf and is currently forecasted to strengthen into a hurricane and bring impacts to portions of the northern Gulf Coast late this week.
- This system is forecast to move generally eastward before turning northward, bringing tropical impacts to the northern Gulf coast late this week (generally Friday into Saturday).
- Exact timing/magnitude of impacts remains uncertain. Continue to monitor the forecast for updates.
Southeast Louisiana and Southern Mississippi partners -
Changes from previous update:
- The tropical disturbance in the Bay of Campeche has become Tropical Depression Nine.
- The NHC has begun issuing advisories with a forecast track and intensity
- Just a quick reminder that the advisory cycle is every 6 hours (4am/pm and 10am/pm)
Overview:
- This system is forecast to move generally eastward before turning northward, bringing tropical impacts to the northern Gulf coast late this week (generally Friday into Saturday).
- Interests along the northern Gulf coast should monitor the progress of this system.
Confidence:
- Confidence is increasing that Tropical Depression Nine will strengthen into a hurricane and bring impacts to portions of the northern Gulf Coast late this week.
- Confidence in local impacts is gradually increasing, but the exact timing and magnitude of those impacts remain uncertain.
Impacts:
- Specific timing and location remains uncertain, but it is becoming more likely that portions of the local area will see impacts from this system.
- Impacts will depend on the exact track and intensity of this system. However, there is potential that it will bring a multi-hazard threat:
- Increased tides/storm surge
- Heavy rainfall
- Tropical storm force or stronger wind gusts
- More details will be provided as forecast confidence increases.
Latest Forecast Track:
