Alabama Gulf Coast Could See Impacts From Tropical Depression Two

Weather forecasters have been closely monitoring Tropical Depression Two, which could develop into Tropical Storm Bertha later today. As of this morning, the National Hurricane Center said that “Air Force Hurricane Hunter aircraft are investigating the system.”

Monday, July 20, 6 a.m. Stats from the NHC

Location: 28.6°N 85.6°W
Moving: NW at 3 mph
Min pressure: 1006 mb
Max sustained: 35 mph
About 210 miles southeast of Mobile, Alabama

Forecasters expect the depression to continue a slow northwestward track through the next day before gradually turning west-northwest or west. Its projected path keeps it near or along the northern Gulf Coast during the coming days.

Here's What It Means for the Alabama Gulf Coast

The current track of TD Two could bring 1 to 3 feet of storm surge to the FL/AL Border, the AL/MS Border, and Mobile Bay. Also, there is a rip current danger throughout the week.

For the “Central Gulf Coast (Gulf Shores to Panama City Beach)”, there is the potential for severe weather modes, such as a “waterspout or a brief tornado,” said James Spann, Alabama Weather Network Chief Meteorologist.

Spann said that “Occasional tropical showers with heavy rain are likely through Wednesday, but no day will be a washout, and the sun will be out at times.”