The Gulf Coast Braces for Yet Another Storm

Matt Boster

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Posted by: Matt Boster
Date: Oct 05 2020 8:41 AM

Tropical Depression 26 has formed in the western Caribbean, and it is expected to become Tropical Storm Delta later today and further strengthen into a hurricane as it moves towards the northern Gulf coast this week.  While the current track has the center of the storm passing well west of the area, impacts will occur on the eastern side of the storm into our area. 

While it is still too soon to determine the magnitude of the impacts across our local area, there is a risk of heavy rainfall across portions of the Florida panhandle and southeast Alabama where rivers are still running above normal from last month's heavy rainfall.  It is a bit too soon to speculate on exact rainfall amounts, which will depend on the track and structure of the system as it approaches the north-central Gulf coast. 

A track farther east would increase our local impacts significantly with an increased threat of gusty winds and tornadoes, while a track farther west would result in fewer impacts. Additional updates will be provided through the week.

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