At a Glance:
July 9, 2019
A broad area of low pressure has emerged over the northeastern Gulf of Mexico.
This is an area where July tropical storms have formed in the past.
A tropical depression or tropical storm is likely to form within the next couple of days.
The future track and intensity of this potential tropical system remain a bit uncertain.
Heavy rain leading to flash flooding is a threat along the northern Gulf Coast, dependent on the exact track.