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National Hurricane Center Monitors Two Systems with Potential for Tropical Development in the Gulf and Atlantic

The National Hurricane Center is currently tracking two distinct weather systems in the Atlantic basin. A low-pressure area in the northern Gulf of Mexico is showing signs of organization and has a 50% chance of developing into a short-lived tropical depression or storm before reaching the upper Texas or southwestern Louisiana coasts by Tuesday night. This system is moving slowly west-northwestward at approximately 5 mph. Simultaneously, the remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly are moving westward across the Caribbean. While redevelopment into a stronger system is unlikely in the immediate 48 hours, the system is expected to bring locally heavy rains and gusty winds to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and the northern Leeward Islands. The remnants are also projected to move toward Florida later this week, where they will likely increase rain chances without significant strengthening. The 2026 hurricane season has seen four named storms so far, including Arthur, Bertha, Cristobal, and Dolly. Current forecasts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration suggest a lower-than-average season with an expected total of seven to 13 named storms.

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