Subtropical Depression Forms in Gulf of Mexico

NOAA A Subtropical Depression has formed in the Northeastern Gulf of Mexico, and tropical storm warnings are in effect for large swaths of Florida, Mississippi and Louisiana -- including New Orleans. Tropical storm-force winds and rains could inundate these areas today. Maximum sustained winds have been measured at 35 mph, but the storm could gain strength and become a tropical storm later today.

The warning represents an upgrade in concern over the storm from the National Hurricane Center, which issued its first public advisory about the storm at 11 a.m. EDT. The center of the depression is expected to move parallel to the coastline, after having crossed the Florida panhandle over the last several days. Rainfall of 2-4 inches is possible, with as much as six inches in some areas. Isolated tornadoes may also form, and coastal storm surge flooding of 1-2 feet is possible. National Hurricane Center

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