WEATHER: Tropical Storm Laura and Tropical Storm Marco are both expected to travel towards the Gulf of Mexico in the next few days, with both storms likely to impact parts of the U.S. coast by the early half of next week.
Tropical Storm Laura and Tropical Storm Marco are forecasted to strengthen and target the Gulf Coast.
The last time there were two tropical cyclones in the Gulf was in 2002, where Tropical Storm Fay was off the Texas coast, and Tropical Depression Edouard was off the Florida west coast, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.Tropical Storm Laura and Tropical Storm Marco are both expected to travel towards the Gulf of Mexico in the next few days, with both storms likely to impact parts of the U.S. coast by the early half of next week.
There is a tropical storm warning in effect for parts of the Caribbean, including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.There is a tropical storm warning in effect for parts of the Caribbean, including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Tropical storm force winds extend up to 205 miles from the center, mainly on the northern side of the storm. Wind gusts over 45 mph will be possible in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands in the next few hours.
The track and intensity of Laura remain somewhat uncertain as we get into next week since Laura could interact with quite a bit of land this weekend.Tropical Storm Marco has winds of 45 mph Saturday morning and is about 115 miles east southeast of Cozumel, Mexico. The storm is moving north-northwest at 12 mph. A hurricane watch has been issued for parts of Mexico, including Cancun.Marco is expected near the Yucatan Peninsula later Saturday and then move into the Gulf Of Mexico on Sunday.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Gulf Coast on alert as two tropical systems could threaten at the same timeResidents from Texas to Florida need to prepare for two tropical systems that could impact the area in the coming days. Right now, both storms are forecast to intensify to Category 1 hurricane strength as they move through the Gulf of Mexico.
Read more »
Two tropical systems could threaten the Gulf Coast at the same timeGulf Coast residents need to pay attention as not one, but two tropical systems could impact the area in the coming days.
Read more »
2 tropical storms pose a double threat to the Gulf Coast — or notThe last time two tropical storms were in the Gulf of Mexico together was in 1959, and two hurricanes have never appeared there at the same time in recorded history. But forecasts are uncertain, and one or both systems could yet dissipate.
Read more »
2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf CoastTwo newly formed tropical storms could become almost simultaneous threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast early next week. They could even get sucked into an odd dance around each other. Or they could fall apart as they soak the Caribbean and Mexico this weekend.
Read more »
Two Gulf hurricanes at the same time? Tropical Storm Laura has formedIf current forecasts holds true, we could see the first time in recorded history that two hurricanes muscled through the Gulf simultaneously.
Read more »
Two storms head for U.S. Gulf in rare hurricane season eventA pair of tropical cyclones forecast to become hurricanes early next week are headed for the U.S. Gulf Coast and will spin over the Gulf's warm waters simultaneously, a rare weather event that could cause massive disruption as they make landfall.
Read more »