The National Hurricane Center in Miami issued its third advisory on Potential Tropical Cyclone One early Wednesday morning, tracking a disorganized but developing weather system in the Gulf of Mexico.
As of 3:00 a.m. UTC on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, the center of the system was located near 27.6 degrees north latitude and 97.1 degrees west longitude. Forecasters say the position is accurate within about 40 nautical miles.
The system is currently moving toward the northeast at approximately 5 knots, or roughly 6 miles per hour. It is producing maximum sustained winds of 25 knots — about 29 miles per hour — with gusts reaching up to 35 knots.
The estimated minimum central pressure stands at 1004 millibars. Forecasters note that wind and sea conditions vary significantly from one side of the storm to the other.
Looking ahead, the National Hurricane Center expects the system to reach tropical cyclone status by Wednesday afternoon, with maximum winds climbing to 30 knots. By early Thursday morning, the system is forecast to be inland, with winds increasing to 35 knots and gusts up to 45 knots.
The system is expected to weaken significantly once inland, dropping to 20-knot winds by Thursday afternoon. Forecasters project the system will fully dissipate by early Friday, June 19.
The advisory was prepared by forecasters Pasch and Adams. The next full advisory is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. UTC Wednesday, with an intermediate public advisory expected at 6:00 a.m. UTC. Ships within 300 miles of the storm’s center have been asked to submit reports every three hours.
