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Is there a potential hurricane forming in the Gulf?

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Meteorologists are monitoring a high risk of tropical development in the Gulf, but hurricane formation is unlikely. A low-pressure system is forming east of northern Florida and is expected to move into the Gulf, with conditions favoring some development but limited by wind shear. Heavy rain is likely from Florida to Louisiana.

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High risk of tropical development in the Gulf

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  • AccuWeather experts have upgraded the risk of tropical development in the Gulf to high. 45s
  • A low-pressure area is forming east of northern Florida and is expected to move into the Gulf. 1m 7s
  • Warm ocean temperatures and high ocean heat content are favorable for development. 1m 42s
  • Wind shear is expected to limit the system's intensity, making hurricane formation unlikely. 2m 9s
  • The potential for development depends on the system's path after crossing Florida. 3m 6s
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High risk of tropical development in the Gulf
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AccuWeather
13 hours ago
High risk of tropical development in the Gulf

There is a high risk of tropical development in the Gulf, but it is not expected to become a hurricane. An organized tropical system may move across the northern Gulf in the next couple of days.

High risk of tropical development in the Gulf
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AccuWeather
13 hours ago
High risk of tropical development in the Gulf

Several factors support development, but wind shear is expected to prevent hurricane formation. The system will be monitored as it moves into the Gulf.

National Hurricane Center watching Gulf for development
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The Weather Channel
2 days ago
National Hurricane Center watching Gulf for development

The National Hurricane Center gives a 20% chance of tropical development in the Gulf over the next seven days, with a cluster of thunderstorms currently off the Florida coast.

National Hurricane Center watching Gulf for development
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The Weather Channel
2 days ago
National Hurricane Center watching Gulf for development

Warm Gulf waters and low wind shear create a favorable environment for development, but the window for significant strengthening is brief.

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