Parts of northeastern Mexico and southern Texas had a tropical storm warning on Saturday, but a potential tropical storm could bring rain and storm surge flooding.
The National Hurricane Center said: Update Saturday afternoon It said turbulence in the Gulf of Mexico “could still intensify slightly” and estimated a 50% chance of a tropical storm within the next 48 hours.
The center said warnings were issued along the Gulf Coast from Boca de Catan to the mouth of the Rio Grande in Mexico and along the southern coast of Texas from Port Mansfield to the mouth of the Rio Grande.
Up to 3 inches of rain could fall in the area, with up to 5 inches in some areas by Sunday morning, forecasters said. Flash floods were possible.
“Most of the rain breaks up into sporadic showers/storms rather than steady bands.” National Weather Service forecaster for Brownsville, Texas/Rio Grande Valley, office said.
Office meteorologist Laura Faris said in an interview that “the threat is diminishing” and that forecasters will reassess the situation later in the afternoon.
She said tropical storm gales are likely to be isolated and have rainfall of half an inch or less, although some areas could have slightly more. As it moves, the system becomes more chaotic, which leads to weakening, Faris said.
According to the National Hurricane Center, storm surges of up to 1 foot can occur along the northeastern coast of Mexico. Forecasters also warned that swells in the area could bring life-threatening waves and rip currents.
So far, the hurricane season has been mostly calm. There are no major storms in the Atlantic Ocean. All three of his named storms this year lasted within 48 hours and had minimal impact.
But there is still a season of storms in the season.
The Atlantic hurricane season officially runs from June 1 to November 30, and typically peaks between mid-August and October, when 90% of tropical storm activity occurs. Warmer seawater also helps contribute to more activity.
Every year the relationship between hurricanes and climate change becomes clearer. Data show that hurricanes have gotten stronger around the world over the last 40 years.