Tropical update...Humberto
Well, the disturbance near the gulf coast has now been classified as a Tropical Depression (winds of at least 38mph). A hurricane hunter aircraft is due to fly through the area in the next few hours to get more detailed data. A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued from Port O'Connor Texas to Cameron Louisiana. I will continue to monitor this and keep you updated.
-----------------------NEW UPDATE 12:45pm------------------
This disturbance has now been confirmed as a Tropical Storm (winds 39-73mph) and has been named Humberto. Current wind speed is 45mph. Humberto is located 70 miles south southwest of Galveston Texas and is moving north at 6mph.
Here is the National Hurricane Center's Forecast track:
