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Hurricane Center Ups Development Odds for Gulf System, Remnants of Dolly that Could Threaten Florida
The National Hurricane Center says both systems have only a 30% chance of development over the next seven days.
On Sunday, the National Hurricane Center began monitoring a low-pressure system tagged Invest 97L, located about 125 miles south of the southeastern Louisiana coast.
Separately, the remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly are producing heavy rain and gusty winds across Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and the northern Leeward Islands in the Caribbean.
Forecasters estimate a 30% chance of development for the Gulf system and 20% for the Caribbean wave over the next seven days, as dry air and wind shear hinder strengthening.
Drifting westward, the Gulf system is expected to move toward Louisiana and Texas coasts, while Caribbean remnants track toward Hispaniola and eastern Cuba, with conditions becoming more conducive by mid-week.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recently updated its seasonal forecast to expect between seven and 13 named storms this year, with peak activity continuing through mid-October.