A tropical depression is expected to form in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday and could impact Florida this week, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
“By early next week, the system is forecast to move faster eastward or northeastward across the central and eastern Gulf of Mexico where additional strengthening is likely,” NHC said.
The NHC estimates a 90% chance of further development, but it’s still too early to determine where the storm might make landfall on the West Coast.
Sebastian residents should closely monitor this developing storm over the next couple of days as it is expected to track across Florida toward the east coast.
Here’s a brief overview of the forecast:
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 85. East wind 10-20 mph.
- Monday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms possible. Mostly cloudy, high near 83. East wind 10-20 mph. Chance of rain 70%.
- Tuesday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms possible. Mostly cloudy, high near 84. Northeast wind 10-20 mph. Chance of rain 70%.
- Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Windy, with an east-northeast wind of 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%.
There are no storm watches or warnings at this time.
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