Hurricane Watch in Eastern Mexico
Tropical Storm Ingrid is poised to deliver a major soaking to parts of the western and southwestern Gulf coast.
Tropical Storm Ingrid Projected Path
Rain Forecast
With relatively weak steering winds aloft, Tropical Storm Ingrid may remain nearly stationary or only drift very slowly, before beginning a northwest motion toward the Mexican Gulf Coast this weekend.
Tropical storm warnings have been issued for parts of the Mexican coast. In addition, ahurricane watch is in effect for the area north of Cabo Rojo to La Pesca. Interests along the coast of eastern Mexico should monitor the progress of this storm.
While tropical storm-force winds, higher surf, and rip currents are possible along parts of the Mexican Gulf coast, the most worrisome impact will be heavy rainfall.
A wide swath of eastern Mexico near and inland of the Gulf Coast has the potential to pick up over 10 inches of rainfall, with isolated amounts over 25 inches through next week. This torrential rainfall will produce life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides in these areas, particularly in areas of higher terrain.
Bands of locally heavy rain may rotate northward as far as the southern Texas coast. While much of Deep South Texas remains in extreme or exceptional drought, heavy rainfall on the order of one inch or more per hour may run off quickly, leading to flash flooding. Increased surf and rip currents are also expected along the coast of southern Texas.
Below you will find more maps and information on the system.
Storm Information
Current Information
So, where exactly is the cyclone's center located now? If you're plotting the storm along with us, click on the "Current Information" map below to get the latitude/longitude coordinates, distance away from the nearest land location, maximum sustained winds and central pressure (measured in millibars).
Satellite
Satellite
How does the system look on satellite imagery. Click on "infrared" satellite imagery, to see how "cold" the cloud tops are. Brighter orange and red shadings concentrated near the center of circulation signify a healthy tropical cyclone.
Latest Radar
South Texas Radar
How much rain is wrapping into South Texas? We have the latest radar image at left. Click on the link below the map to use our interactive radar of Deep South Texas.
Watches/Warnings
Tropical Storm/Hurricane Watches/Warnings
A tropical storm or hurricane watch means tropical storm or hurricane conditions, respectively, are possible in the specified area within 48 hours. A tropical storm or hurricane warning means tropical storm or hurricane conditions, respectively, are expected in the specified area within 36 hours.
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