Tropical Depression 2 forms in northern Gulf, threatens Florida panhandle

The National Hurricane Center has issued advisories for Tropical Depression Two in the northern Gulf.

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The depression is moving toward the north-northwest near two mph and a slow northwestward or north-northwestward motion is expected during the next day or two, followed by a turn toward the west.

Tropical Depression 2

On the forecast track, the depression will move near or along the northern Gulf coast during the next several days.

Maximum sustained winds are near 30 mph with higher gusts. Gradual strengthening is forecast, and the depression is expected to become a tropical storm tonight or on Monday.

The minimum central pressure based on surface observations is 1011 mb.

A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Florida from Ochlockonee River to the Alabama border.

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