Potential Tropical Cyclone 6 over Gulf of Mexico expected to develop into hurricane next week

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Potential Tropical Cyclone Six over the Gulf of Mexico continues to strengthen and could become a hurricane next week.The National Hurricane Center is watching three areas of interest on Sunday as we head into peak hurricane season in Florida.That’s down from the five tropical waves the NHC was watching last week. Hurricane season peaks on Sept. 10, which explains the recent surge in tropical formations. For now, none are expected to impact Florida directly, but a wave near Texas is sending rain toward the Sunshine State.Related: WESH 2 Hurricane Survival Guide 2024 PTC 6: Western Gulf of MexicoPTC 6, over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms.The area of low pressure is forecast to develop while interacting with a frontal boundary. Environmental conditions appear conducive to more development, which could lead to a tropical storm early in the week. The NHC said additional development could be expected, and a hurricane could form by mid-next week. The system is forecast to move near the Gulf coast of Mexico, upper Texas and Louisiana coast. Maximum sustained winds: 50 mphMinimum central pressure: 1003 mbImpacts: Life-threatening storm surge Damaging windsHeavy rainfallFlash floodsWarnings: Tropical storm watches issued for portions of northeastern MexicoInvest 92-L: Central tropical Atlantic An area of low pressure over the central tropical Atlantic is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms. According to the NHC, the environmental conditions appear conducive to more development in the next few days, and a tropical depression could form. The system will move westward across the central tropical Atlantic later next week. Formation chance through 48 hours: 60%Formation chance through seven days: 70% Related: Surviving the Season | 2024 Hurricane Special from WESH 2Eastern and Central Tropical AtlanticA low pressure is causing disorganized showers and thunderstorms several miles southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands. The system is forecast to move very little in the next few days until it potentially interacts with a tropical wave that is expected to move off the west coast of Africa by early Monday. The NHC said a tropical depression could form by the middle or later portions of next week. Formation chance through 48 hours: Zero percent Formation chance through seven days: 50% First Warning WeatherStay with WESH 2 online and on-air for the most accurate Central Florida weather forecast.RadarSevere Weather AlertsDownload the WESH 2 News app to get the most up-to-date weather alerts.The First Warning Weather team includes First Warning Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi, Eric Burris, Kellianne Klass, Marquise Meda and Cam Tran.