@NWS
A disturbance over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico is expected to develop into a tropical or subtropical storm later today or tonight.

What does that MEAN for the impacted areas? Check out the rest of this thread for more.
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@NWS
Dangerous storm surge inundation of up to 5 feet above ground level is possible in the areas highlighted in the Storm Surge Watch on this map.

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@NWS
Tropical storm force winds are likely for portions of the Gulf Coast where tropical storm watches and warnings are in effect.

Regardless of the exact track and intensity of this system, these winds will cover a large area, and begin well in advance of the arrival of the center.
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