NewsWPLG Local 10August 31, 2026Miami-Dade
National Hurricane Center issues tropical storm warning for Gulf Coast and tracks Pacific storms
The National Hurricane Center has issued a tropical storm warning for the Gulf of Mexico coast near the Texas-Louisiana border as a potential cyclone develops. Simultaneously, forecasters are monitoring Tropical Storm Lowell's path toward Hawaii and Hurricane Karina's movement in the Pacific.
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Residents in the Gulf Coast and Hawaii face potential severe weather impacts, including high winds and storm conditions, requiring monitoring of local emergency alerts.
Key Facts
- A tropical storm warning is in effect for the Gulf of Mexico coast near the Texas-Louisiana state line.
- The potential tropical cyclone in the Gulf is 130 miles south of Morgan City, Louisiana, with 35 mph winds.
- Tropical Storm Lowell is 785 miles southeast of Hilo, Hawaii, with 65 mph winds.
- Tropical Storm Lowell is forecast to become a hurricane by Monday night or Tuesday.
- Hurricane Karina is a Category 4 storm with 140 mph winds, located 1,055 miles west-southwest of Baja California.
- Hurricane Karina is not currently threatening land but is expected to produce waves affecting Mexico and Southern California.
Who's Mentioned
organizationNational Hurricane Center“The federal agency issuing weather warnings and tracking storms.”locationBaja California“Reference point for the location of Hurricane Karina.”locationHilo, Hawaii“Reference point for the path of Tropical Storm Lowell.”locationMorgan City, Louisiana“Reference point for the location of the potential tropical cyclone.”