Tropical Depression Two is currently stationary in the eastern Gulf, and is expected to become a tropical storm in the northeastern Gulf by tomorrow or Tuesday.
A westward motion is expected by Wednesday, bringing the system towards SE Texas by Thursday-Friday.
Highly uncertain track / intensity forecast beyond Wednesday. Hurricane Hunter reconnaissance aircraft flew into this system earlier today and aided in determining the current central pressure and maximum sustained winds.
Tropical Storm force winds could arrive in our coastal waters as early as Wednesday evening with increasing chances for rain and thunderstorms Thursday-Friday across SE Texas.
Confidence on expected impacts and timing will increase over the next couple of days as additional data become available.