Uploaded July 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The disturbance in the northern Gulf is now classified as a Potential Tropical Cyclone. That means it is near-certain to become a tropical depression and then a tropical storm, and in this case, a hurricane too. A cyclone is any tropical system, as they are called by different names around the world. This fairly recent designation is used so that watches can be issued for a storm that does not yet exist. Tropical Storm Watches cover most of the southeastern Louisiana coast.
The most likely scenario as of mid-morning (Wednesday, July 10), is that it becomes Tropical Depression #2 tonight or tomorrow, then Tropical Storm Barry tomorrow or Friday, and then at least a minimal hurricane before landfall, somewhere on the southern coast of Louisiana.
Remember that rain, wind, storm surge, rip current and tornado impacts can be hundreds of miles away from the center of a tropical system so stay updated to your local forecast.
Meteorologist Alan Sealls
Facebook: AlanSeallsWeather
Twitter: @AlanSealls
Instagram: @AlanSealls
Web: alansealls.com
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Sealls
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The disturbance in the northern Gulf is now classified as a Potential Tropical Cyclone. That means it is near-certain to become a tropical depression and then a tropical storm, and in this case, a hurricane too. A cyclone is any tropical system, as they are called by different names around the world. This fairly recent designation is used so that watches can be issued for a storm that does not yet exist. Tropical Storm Watches cover most of the southeastern Louisiana coast.
The most likely scenario as of mid-morning (Wednesday, July 10), is that it becomes Tropical Depression #2 tonight or tomorrow, then Tropical Storm Barry tomorrow or Friday, and then at least a minimal hurricane before landfall, somewhere on the southern coast of Louisiana.
Remember that rain, wind, storm surge, rip current and tornado impacts can be hundreds of miles away from the center of a tropical system so stay updated to your local forecast.
Meteorologist Alan Sealls
Facebook: AlanSeallsWeather
Twitter: @AlanSealls
Instagram: @AlanSealls
Web: alansealls.com
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Sealls
Educational science and videos for k-12 and even college level by subscription here weatherthings.com/TeacherVideos
