Tropical Depression Likely to Form in Southwestern Gulf of Mexico

A low-pressure trough in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico (Invest AL92) shows a high probability (70-80%) of developing into a tropical depression within two days, potentially becoming Tropical Storm Isaias within seven days. The system is expected to drift east-northeastward. Despite warm Gulf waters that could briefly fuel hurricane-force winds, increasing wind shear is forecast to weaken it as it moves northeast, bringing heavy rainfall to Louisiana and Florida.