Latest data from the Hurricane Hunter crew shows Tropical Depression Two hasn’t strengthened much, if any.
The official forecast still calls for strengthening to tropical storm status, but the system has a limited time frame to do so in the hours ahead before northerly shear https://t.co/yakG3POsYL
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) July 20, 2026
High-res visible satellite loop of Tropical Depression Two highlights the center of circulation being totally exposed. Shear out of the north likely to keep the heavier rain offshore today and increasingly so tomorrow.
TD2 still likely to become a tropical storm but it almost https://t.co/oqmGaWspjW
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) July 20, 2026
Minor storm surge may become possible near the Alabama and northwest Florida beaches through Wednesday due to TD2/Bertha-to-be. https://t.co/XjP69JtEXB
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) July 20, 2026
Slightly elevated rain chances will happen tomorrow into Wednesday due to the tropical system just to our south in the northern Gulf.
Spotty storms will be possible later this week into the weekend along with plenty of heat and humidity. https://t.co/51LECIT002
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) July 20, 2026
The southern halves of Mobile and Baldwin counties are now included in a Tropical Storm Watch.
TD2 will likely become a tropical storm as it slowly drifts northwest today.
Landfall likely in eastern Louisiana Wednesday as a tropical storm. https://t.co/8ymWjVztDG
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) July 20, 2026
RT @AndyHazelton: A little more centralized convection with #TD2 this morning. I would imagine it’ll get named soon. The storm is showing s…
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) July 20, 2026
RT @NWSMobile: 🌀 Tropical Depression #2 is forecast to become a tropical storm today as it meanders slowly northwest. The center of the sto…
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) July 20, 2026
