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Twin Tropical Depressions Form

Systems could grow into tropical storms

By Wesley Oliver,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 12, 2007 2:09 PM CDT

(Newser) – Twin tropical depressions sprouted today in the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic, the Miami Herald reports, and both could become tropical storms by day’s end. Forecasters expect the Gulf system to spiral toward Texas and Louisiana, bringing 10 to 15 inches of rain to the already soggy states. But officials are more concerned about the Atlantic system.

Unlike the Gulf’s tropical depression, which will diminish once it makes landfall, the Atlantic system is over 1,000 miles from land, giving it time to mature into an aggressive storm. Weakening crosswinds, which reduce a system’s impact, may allow for “some strengthening,” said a hurricane specialist. Humberto and Ingrid are the next two names on this year’s storm list.

This image provided by NOAA shows a system that has developed into a tropical depression in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Texas, taken Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007 at 7
This image provided by NOAA shows a system that has developed into a tropical depression in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Texas, taken Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007 at 7   (Associated Press)
Neighbors help Ruperta Gonzalez as she evacuates from a van on the south side of San Antonio, Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007, after waters from Six Mile Creek flooded the neighborhood as the remnants of Tropical Storm Erin moved through the area. Erin's remnants soaked rain-weary Texas, snarling rush-hour traffic and...
Neighbors help Ruperta Gonzalez as she evacuates from a van on the south side of San Antonio, Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007, after waters from Six Mile Creek flooded the neighborhood as the remnants of Tropical...   (Associated Press)
Traffic moves slowly along Interstate 45 in Houston early Thursday afternoon, Aug. 16, 2007. Tropical Storm Erin came ashore along the Texas coast, bringing heavy rain and street flooding to Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)
Traffic moves slowly along Interstate 45 in Houston early Thursday afternoon, Aug. 16, 2007. Tropical Storm Erin came ashore along the Texas coast, bringing heavy rain and street flooding to Houston....   (Associated Press)
 trees Wednesday. (AP Photo/Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Rodger Mallison)
trees Wednesday. (AP Photo/Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Rodger Mallison)   (Associated Press)
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