Tropical storm may strike Mexico later this week
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A satellite image from the National Weather Service shows the location of a tropical disturbance Monday, Aug. 1, 2016. The image indicates a high probability that a cyclone will form by Saturday, Aug. 6.
A satellite image from the National Weather Service shows the location of a tropical disturbance Monday, Aug. 1, 2016. The image indicates a high probability that a cyclone will form by Saturday, Aug. 6.
A satellite image from the National Weather Service shows the location of a tropical disturbance Monday, Aug. 1, 2016. The image indicates a high probability that a cyclone will form by Saturday, Aug. 6.
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Forecasters are keeping a wary eye on a disturbance in the Caribbean Sea Monday morning that may possibly develop into a tropical storm later this week and as it moves into the Gulf of Mexico but likely poses no threat to southeast Texas.
The storm is in the central Caribbean about 350 miles east-southeast of Kingston Jamaica, according to the National Hurricane Center. It is generating strong thunderstorms and packing winds up to 45 mph as it churns west at about 25 mph.
Forecasters said the depression is showing signs of development and it may become a tropical storm by Thursday and strengthen more by Friday as as it enters the Bay of Campeche.
The system will likely head toward Mexico and have minimal impact on Texas. Brownsville may have increased rain showers and gusty winds but little more is expected in southeast Texas.