Tropical Depression Likely to Form in Southwestern Gulf of Mexico

The National Hurricane Center is closely monitoring a trough of low pressure (Invest AL92) in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, which is showing signs of organization. Environmental conditions are becoming marginally conducive for development, and a tropical depression is likely to form within the next couple of days. The system is expected to drift east-northeastward through the middle of the week before turning northward. There is a high (80-90%) chance of formation within 48 hours and over the next seven days. Interests along the northern Gulf Coast should closely monitor the progress of this system.