Eastern Gulf Tropical Disturbance

The National Hurricane Center is watching the potential for a tropical system in the eastern Gulf of Mexico. As of this morning, this disturbance has a 30% of development over the next few days as in moves toward the western Gulf of Mexico. Regardless of development, this system could bring widespread rainfall Monday through Wednesday with the heaviest rainfall possible occurring south of I-10. The rainfall amounts are still unclear but some of the forecasts are showing the potential for 2 to 6 inches through Wednesday. The final amount of rainfall will depend on the conditions as the system moves toward southeast Texas. We will continue to monitor the forecasts and provide updates as needed.