Forecasters are keeping a close eye on Tropical Depression Two as it churns through the Gulf of Mexico, with the possibility of tropical storm conditions developing along the Florida Panhandle by late Monday.
According to the National Hurricane Center, as of 7:00 PM CDT on Sunday, July 19, the center of the storm was positioned near coordinates 27.7 degrees north latitude and 85.0 degrees west longitude. The system’s movement speed was not specified in the latest advisory.
The depression currently has a minimum central pressure of 1008 millibars, with maximum sustained winds clocking in at approximately 30 miles per hour. Forecasters warn that tropical storm conditions remain possible in the Florida Panhandle region by late Monday as the system continues to develop.
Residents along the Gulf Coast, particularly in the Florida Panhandle, are urged to stay informed and monitor the latest updates from the National Hurricane Center as the storm evolves.
