Tropical depression in Gulf predicted to be Atlantic season’s first hurricane

The Atlantic hurricane season has seen an unusual delay, with the first potential hurricane failing to form this late since 1905. Tropical Depression Nine, currently tracking southwest of the Mississippi River mouth, could strengthen into the season’s first hurricane, raising concerns over a possible US landfall by Saturday. Forecasters are monitoring the system closely as it moves through the Gulf region, where sustained winds currently reach 35 mph. The slow development marks a historic shift in tropical activity patterns.

First hurricane of the season has not formed this late since 1905 as scientists say possible US landfall on SaturdayTropical Depression Nine has been predicted to be the Atlantic season’s first hurricane and potentially the latest first hurricane to develop in over a century.The system was located Tuesday afternoon about 630 miles south-west of the mouth of the Mississippi River, with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph, according to the US National Hurricane Center. Continue reading...