Tropical depression number two has formed in the northwestern Caribbean.
It is nearing Belize, but will emerge back over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico tomorrow.
The big ridge of high pressure to the north is expected to keep it far to the south, with final landfall expected Thursday morning on the Mexican coast. Here is the official forecast.
It is expected to reach tropical storm strength before landfall. It is does it will be Barry.
Having a tropical system on the board is appropriate since retired National Hurricane Center Director Bill Read will be visiting Central Alabama Thursday to talk to the local NWA Chapter. Make plans to attend! Details.
