Gulf Coast braces for possible tropical storm as depression forms
TL;DR
A tropical depression formed off Florida along the Gulf Coast with a tropical-storm warning in effect for the Florida Panhandle through Monday night. Forecasters say it could become a tropical storm named Bertha, but strong Saharan dust and wind shear likely prevent hurricane formation; residents from Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana should monitor the system for potential high winds and heavy rains.
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- Tropical depression forms in Gulf, National Hurricane Center says USA Today
- Tropical Depression Two forms in the Gulf, will bring heavy rain and coastal flooding CNN
- US hurricane center says 80% chance of cyclone in next 48 hours near Florida Reuters
- National Hurricane Center warns Tropical Depression Two could target Texas this week FOX 26 Houston
- Tropical Wave Invest 91-L forms over the Gulf WAFB
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