[nwctwx]

It will officially become tropical depression at 5pm

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[NautiNurse]

Tropical Depression 5 has formed in the North Central Gulf of Mexico.
Interests in the Northwest GOM should monitor progress of this system.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the Louisiana Coast from the
mouth of the Mississippi River westward to Intracoastal City. A Tropical
Storm watch is in effect west of Intracoastal City to Port O'Connor, TX.

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