HOUSTON – The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is currently tracking potential Tropical Cyclone Six in the Gulf of Mexico as millions of people along the U.S. Gulf Coast from Texas to Louisiana hold their breath and prepare for what impact the developing system will have on their communities.

Potential Tropical Cyclone Six, known as Invest 91L, is occurring as we approach the peak of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, and right on schedule, there are numerous areas of concern that meteorologists are monitoring for potential development this week.

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“While it is too early to determine the exact location and extent of impacts, the risk of life-threatening storm surge and destructive winds increases across portions of coastal Upper Texas and Louisiana beginning Tuesday night,” the NHC said.

What’s new on potential Tropical Cyclone 6?

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According to the NHC’s latest warning, potential Tropical Cyclone Six is ​​located more than 300 miles south-southeast of the mouth of the Rio Grande, or less than 600 miles south of Port Arthur, Texas.

Atlantic hurricane season reaches its peak on September 10

Where are watches and warnings in effect for possible Tropical Cyclone 6?

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Due to the threat of potential Tropical Cyclone Six, a Tropical Storm Warning was issued for the entire Gulf Coast of Mexico from Barra del Tordo northward to the mouth of the Rio Grande.

According to the NHC, additional warnings or alerts could be issued for parts of the Texas and Louisiana coast later Sunday evening or Monday.

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Where is potential Tropical Cyclone 6 heading?

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The NHC said potential Tropical Cyclone Six is ​​expected to move near the northern Gulf Coast of Mexico on Tuesday and approach the upper coast of Texas and Louisiana on Wednesday.

Potential Tropical Cyclone Six is ​​expected to intensify into a tropical storm on Monday, with further intensification expected on Tuesday. The system is then expected to become a hurricane before reaching the U.S. Gulf Coast.

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