Gulf Coast Hurricane Tracker

A single source reference on tropical weather predictions. With a traditional focus on the upper Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast we've maintained links to track all Atlantic Basin, Caribbean and eastern Pacific storm systems. We are now expanding our view to tropical storms throughout the world intending to be a comprehensive global storm tracking resource.

Monday, July 21, 2008

Dolly is growing

With rain bands extending across the entire Gulf, it is a safe bet that Dolly will bring rain to most areas along the Gulf Coast. Reports now estimate Dolly reaching a Category 2 strength before coming ashore near Brownsville Wednesday afternoon. The warm waters, with temps in the mid 80's, are just right to allow Dolly to intensify. With the lack of any shearing winds aloft, Dolly has free reign to ... er ... rain.