Gulf Coast braces for flooding as storm builds into possible tropical depression
Summary
A weather system over the Florida Panhandle might turn into a tropical depression as it moves toward the northern Gulf Coast. It has a 40% chance of developing into a tropical depression, possibly causing heavy rain and flooding in places like New Orleans, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana.Key Facts
- The weather system is near the Florida Panhandle and could become a tropical depression.
- It has a 40% chance of developing and is moving toward southeastern Louisiana.
- New Orleans expects 3 to 5 inches of rain, with possible maximums of up to 10 inches in certain areas.
- Communities are preparing for possible flooding by distributing sandbags to residents.
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says there might be more storms this season than average.
- The system could become a named storm, "Dexter," if it intensifies.
- The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30.
- The storm's impact depends on how far it travels offshore before reaching the coast.
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