Tropical Storm Warning and Storm Surge Watch Issued for Gulf Coast

Tropical Depression Five has formed in the northern Gulf of Mexico and is forecast to become a tropical storm tonight. A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect from Port Bolivar, Texas, to the Vermilion/Iberia Parish Line, Louisiana, with a Storm Surge Watch for the U.S. Gulf Coast from High Island, Texas, to the Vermilion/Cameron Parish Line. This system, moving west-northwest, is expected to impact the northwestern Gulf Coast on Tuesday, potentially affecting energy infrastructure and shipping.