Weather Insights

Weather Insights

a podcast with Jeff Lindner and Scott Pitney

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  1. Jul 19

    Tropical Update | July 19, 2026 🌴

    🌴 Tropical Update | July 19, 2026 🌴 The National Hurricane Center continues to monitor Invest AL91 over the northeastern Gulf of America. Satellite data indicate the area of low pressure is becoming better organized, and a tropical depression could form during the next couple of days as it moves slowly north or northwest. 🌀 Development Chances: • 48 Hours: 60% (Medium) • 7 Days: 60% (Medium) 🌧️ Primary Impacts The greatest threat for heavy rainfall currently extends from the Florida Panhandle westward across Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana, where localized flooding could develop over the next several days. 📍 What About Texas? At this time, significant direct impacts to Texas are not expected. However, Southeast Texas could continue to experience increased Gulf moisture, leading to scattered showers, thunderstorms, and locally heavy rainfall at times. Rip current risk and elevated surf may also increase along portions of the Upper Texas Coast depending on the system’s eventual track and strength. ✈️ An Air Force Hurricane Hunter aircraft is scheduled to investigate the disturbance later today if necessary. While confidence is increasing that some tropical development will occur, there is still uncertainty regarding the exact track and intensity. If you have travel plans anywhere along the northern Gulf Coast this week, stay informed and monitor the latest forecasts. Weather Insights will continue providing updates as new information becomes available. #WeatherInsights #TropicalUpdate #InvestAL91 #HurricaneSeason #GulfCoast #TexasWeather #SoutheastTexas #HoustonWeather #LouisianaWeather #FloridaWeather #MississippiWeather #AlabamaWeather #StayWeatherAware The post Tropical Update | July 19, 2026 🌴 appeared first on Weather Insights.

  2. Jun 28

    Elevated Rip Current Risk for Texas

    🌊 Elevated Rip Current Risk Along the Texas Coast Today If you’re heading to the Texas coast today, be sure to check beach conditions before getting in the water. An elevated rip current risk is in place for much of the Texas coastline, creating dangerous swimming conditions. What is a Rip Current? A rip current is a powerful, narrow channel of water flowing away from the beach. These currents can quickly pull even experienced swimmers away from shore. They don’t pull you underwater—they carry you away from the beach. Why is the Risk Elevated Today? Persistent onshore winds and building waves are creating stronger and more frequent rip currents along Texas beaches. Even if the weather looks great, dangerous surf conditions can still be present. Beach Safety Tips 🏖️ Swim near a lifeguard whenever possible. 🚩 Pay attention to beach warning flags and local advisories. 👨‍👩‍👧 Never leave children unattended near the water. 🌊 Avoid swimming alone. If You’re Caught in a Rip Current Stay calm. Don’t fight the current by swimming straight back to shore. Instead, swim parallel to the shoreline until you’re free of the current, then angle back toward the beach. If you can’t escape, float or tread water and wave for help. Stay Weather Aware With many people visiting the coast this weekend and attending FIFA-related activities across Texas, beach safety should be part of your plans. Before heading to the beach, check the latest forecast and surf conditions. A little preparation can help ensure a safe and enjoyable day along the Texas coast. #TexasWeather #TXwx #TexasCoast #RipCurrent #BeachSafety #GulfCoast #BeachForecast #StaySafe #WeatherInsights #FIFA2026 The post Elevated Rip Current Risk for Texas appeared first on Weather Insights.

  3. Jun 12

    Low chance (20%) of tropical development in the southwest Gulf into this weekend

    Low chance (10%) of tropical development in the southwest Gulf into this weekend  Increasing signal for heavy rainfall late Sunday-Tuesday A tropical wave and associated large plume of moisture has moved over the Bay of Campeche this morning. Satellite images show a burst of deeper convection but there is no indication of any surface low IR Satellite Loop for Gulf of Mexico | Tropical Tidbits . Upper level conditions are only marginally favorable for any development of this system given westerly and southwesterly wind shear in place over the southern and western Gulf. This feature and associated moisture will spread NW toward the northern Mexican coast and south Texas coast over the weekend and then northward along the TX coast early next week. Sunday-Tuesday: As the feature in the southern Gulf moves toward the NE MX and lower TX coast over the weekend and plume of tropical moisture will spread NW into the TX coast. At the same time an usually strong trough of low pressure over the central plains will push a cold front southward into the region. This front looks to stall over the area Monday and Tuesday. The combination of the stalling front and tropical moisture will surge rain chances late Sunday into Tuesday. With the stalled front in the area the potential for cell training within a moisture rich environment will be increased. WPC has already outlooked portions of the area for Sunday and Monday for excessive rainfall. It will be important over the next few days to monitor forecasted rainfall amounts and any potential flooding concerns early next week. The post Low chance (20%) of tropical development in the southwest Gulf into this weekend appeared first on Weather Insights.

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