A Storm, a low, and More Rain

Soggy Pattern to Stay

The wave that brought us all the downpours the last few days, is now Tropical Depression #8 in the Gulf of Mexico. We are now on the East side of it and will continue to get rain from it for the next few days.

Where is it Headed?

It should intensify intro Tropical Storm Hanna on Thursday and make landfall along the Texas Coastline by the weekend. Heavy rain there.

Rain Totals

Homestead Speedway got over 3 inches of rain on Wednesday with many other areas receiving over one inch. Key West rallied late in the evening and got almost 2 inches. A street flood advisory was issued that lasted through early Thursday morning.

New Storm

NHC upgraded Tropical Depression 7 on Wednesday morning to Tropical Storm Gonzalo. It’s a very small system with the strongest winds found in a small 35 mile area northeast of the center.

Where is it headed?

High pressure will push it west towards the Windward Islands. It’s presently feeding on warm water and could allow it to become a hurricane on Thursday. Strong upper winds and drier air should weaken it by the weekend. If it survives, everyone in the Caribbean should monitor it.

History Made

This system is the earliest a “G” storm has sprung during hurricane season.

We’ll be watching