Tropical Depression Two Has Formed In The Gulf Of Mexico

Kaitlin Wright, Nicole Madden,

Hurricane Hunters have found a well-defined center of circulation in the area of low pressure in the Gulf of Mexico. Therefore, this is now Tropical Depression Two. This system is forecast to become Tropical Storm Arlene as it meanders over the Gulf. 1tropical Track

This weekend, environment conditions become unfavorable for further development due to increased wind shear.Tropical TrackAccording to hurricane specialist, Philip Klotzbach, roughly 60% of June named storms form in the Gulf of Mexico.Atlantic Hurricane Names

NOAA is projecting this hurricane season to be near average as we transition into an El Nino pattern this summer. You can read more about the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook here.

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