Eye on the Tropics

‘Watching closely’: 30% chance of tropical development in the Gulf

ORLANDO, Fla. — Channel 9 meteorologists are closely watching an area of the Gulf of Mexico for development.

The National Hurricane Center is highlighting an area in the southwest Gulf giving it a 30% chance of tropical development in the next five days.

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“Tropical models are hinting at an area of low pressure developing late next week in the western Gulf,” Meteorologist Rusty McCranie said. “We’ll be watching closely.”

READ: Friday’s forecast: Sunny start, thunderstorms to move in this afternoon

Stay tuned to Channel 9 Eyewitness News for updates.

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Sarah Wilson

Sarah Wilson, WFTV.com

Sarah Wilson joined WFTV Channel 9 in 2018 as a digital producer after working as an award-winning newspaper reporter for nearly a decade in various communities across Central Florida.