Lake Charles, Louisiana – A weak area of disturbed weather in the Bay of Campeche is drawing attention from Gulf Coast emergency managers, as it carries a slight chance of tropical development heading into the weekend. While impacts remain unlikely, officials in Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi are monitoring conditions closely.
According to the National Hurricane Center, a broad area of showers and thunderstorms over the southwestern Gulf is expected to drift west-northwest into the Bay of Campeche by Saturday night. If it remains over water, a low-pressure area could form. As of Friday morning, the NHC gives it a 10% chance of development in the next 48 hours and a 20% chance through the next seven days.
For now, no direct impacts are forecast for the U.S. coastline. However, forecasters warn this is a timely reminder that hurricane season is underway. The Bay of Campeche, nestled in the southern Gulf off Mexico’s eastern coast, is a common origin point for systems that can eventually affect the central and western Gulf states.
Residents along the Gulf Coast—especially in Lake Charles, Houston, and coastal Mississippi—should stay informed and review hurricane readiness plans. No advisories have been issued, but officials recommend charging devices and watching for weekend updates.
