The disturbance over the southwest Gulf of Mexico could strengthen into "a short-lived tropical cyclone tonight or on Friday," the NHC said.
Late Friday or early Saturday the disturbance is expected to merge with a cold front or turn into a post-tropical storm.
A disturbance over the southwest Gulf of Mexico has a high chance of becoming a short-lived tropical cyclone tonight or on Friday. It is expected to merge with a cold front or become post-tropical late Friday or early Saturday over the central Gulf. https://t.co/tW4KeFW0gB pic.twitter.com/HGmTFv89he
— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) October 25, 2019
"Regardless of development, gale-force winds are expected behind the cold front over the western Gulf of Mexico on Friday and Saturday," the NHC said.
