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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Invest 98L to soak south Texas with heavy rain and potential flooding into the weekend
An area of storms southwest of Texas, which was designated by the National Hurricane Center (NHC) as Invest 98L, now has a low chance of tropical development as it quickly approaches northeastern Mexico and south Texas but is still expected to drench the area with heavy rain Friday and into the weekend. FOX Weather Correspondent Katie Byrne has the latest conditions from Texas.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Disturbance Near Texas Could Become Tropical Depression
Erin isn't the only area we're watching in the Atlantic Basin. A little closer to home, there's a disturbance in the southwestern Gulf that's being monitored by the National Hurricane Center. It's been designated Invest 98L and could move over southern Texas later today. Regardless of development, locally heavy rain and flash flooding are possible. Watch this video for the latest information. Solve the daily Crossword
Newsweek
4 days ago
- Climate
- Newsweek
Cyclone's Chances of Hitting Texas Increase—NHC Tracker Map
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The likely path of a disturbance, increasingly expected to develop into a cyclone, has encroached on Texas in recent days, National Hurricane Center (NHC) tracker maps show. The chances of Invest 98L—a disturbance over the western Gulf that forecasters are monitoring for possible development—strengthening into a cyclone have increased by 30 percent since Wednesday, according to the NHC. In an early-morning update on Friday, the agency said the disturbance at 50 percent chance of formation through 48 hours, with the same probability through seven days. This was a notable increase since Wednesday, when the agency gave the system a 20 percent chance of development. Updates from the NHC this week showed the disturbance moving along the east coast of Mexico, towards Texas' southern tip. National Hurricance Center's tracker maps show Invest 98L's possible path moving over Texas in recent days. National Hurricance Center's tracker maps show Invest 98L's possible path moving over Texas in recent days. National Hurricance Center The NHC said that, regardless of development, heavy rain would be possible along for parts of northeastern Mexico and southern Texas in the coming days. As of early Friday, the National Weather Service (NWS) had issued a flood watch for parts of Deep South Texas, including Cameron Island, Coastal Cameron, Inland Cameron and Southern Hidalgo. "While there is a higher than usual degree of uncertainty with the evolution of Invest 98L, there is the potential for organized convection to impact somewhere across the Lower Texas Coast," the NWS said. "The resultant heavy rainfall could lead to possible isolated to scattered urban poor drainage flooding across Cameron and Southern Hidalgo counties today." More to follow.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
NHC increases chances of tropical development in Gulf: Tracker; path; Houston, Texas impacts
The Brief The chances of development for a tropical wave in the Gulf has increased to 40% over the next two days. It could become a tropical depression before moving inland over northeastern Mexico or South Texas by late Friday. It could help increase rain chances for Houston. HOUSTON - The National Hurricane Center has increased the chances of development for a tropical wave – labeled Invest 98L – in the Gulf. While it is expected to have a minimal impact on the Houston area, it could help increase our rain chances. Medium chance of development By the numbers The National Hurricane Center now gives the area of low pressure located over the Bay of Campeche a medium 40% chance of development over the next 48 hours and a 40% chance over the next seven days. Timeline According to the National Hurricane Center, the low is expected to move west-northwest across the Gulf over the next day or so. It could become a tropical depression before moving inland over northeastern Mexico or South Texas by late Friday. Moving on land will end its chances for tropical development. Impacts Northeastern Mexico and South Texas could see heavy rainfall over the next few days. Will Houston be impacted? Local perspective At this point, the system is expected to remain weak and have minimal impacts on the Houston area. However, it could help to enhance our rain chances Friday and Saturday morning while giving us an increased risk for rip currents. We are under a 1/4 risk for isolated street flooding on Friday, mainly from Houston to the coast. Stay alert and stay tuned for updates. The Source The information in this article comes from the National Hurricane Center and the FOX 26 weather team. Solve the daily Crossword
New York Post
4 days ago
- Climate
- New York Post
Hurricane Hunters investigating possible tropical disturbance off Texas coast
Hurricane Hunters have been investigating a tropical disturbance Thursday that has moved into the Gulf this week as Texas watches for the potential of heavy rainfall from the system. The National Hurricane Center designated the disturbance Invest 98L late Wednesday. Invest is a term used to describe an area being closely monitored for possible development by the NHC. Advertisement According to the NHC, the system has a medium chance of development before it moves into Texas or Mexico this weekend. Hurricane Hunters based in Mississippi began a mission into Invest 98L on Thursday. These flights are crucial to forecasting tropical weather as the data allows for better output from computer models. 'It will likely move over the Mexican coast and spread moisture into south and south-central Texas tomorrow (Friday),' FOX Weather Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross wrote on his blog Thursday. 'Even if it were to develop into a tropical depression, the impact on land wouldn't be significantly different.' Invest 98L is expected to bring periods of heavy rain and rip currents to areas, especially along the southern Texas coast. Advertisement 4 The NHC said that the system has a medium chance of development before moving into Texas or Mexico. FOX Weather 4 Sal Valerio walks near the bay waters as they churn from approaching Hurricane Harvey on August 25, 2017 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Getty Images On Wednesday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered officials to activate state resources ahead of the tropical disturbance's arrive in the state. 'As Texas braces for incoming heavy rain and strong winds along the Gulf Coast and South Texas, I activated emergency response resources to help local officials protect their fellow Texans,' Abbott said in a written statement. Advertisement 4 Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered officials to activate state resources ahead of the disturbance. FOX Weather 4 Invest 98L is expected to bring periods of heavy rain and rip currents to areas, especially along the southern Texas coast. Getty Images 'This tropical system could lead to dangerous travel conditions and potential flash flooding. Texans are urged to take all necessary precautions for potential tropical weather, regularly check road conditions before traveling, and have an emergency plan to keep themselves and their loved ones safe.' Advertisement While this system won't likely become a full-fledged tropical system, it serves as a reminder that coastal residents should be prepared for one. The Atlantic hurricane season runs until Nov. 30. August to October is the most active stretch, while Sept. 10 marks the peak.
