A broad area of low pressure, associated with the remnants of what was once Hurricane Isaac, is located about 125 miles east-southeast of Kingston, Jamaica. This system continues to produce disorganized showers and thunderstorms over the central Caribbean Sea.
Some slow development is possible during the next day or so as it moves west-northwestward toward the northwestern Caribbean Sea. However, there is a small chance Isaac can regenerate into an organized tropical system as it approaches the Yucatan Peninsula or southern Gulf of Mexico by Tuesday or Wednesday. Isaac is moving into an area of lower wind shear and water that is more than sufficient to provide fuel for a tropical system.
Rain and gusty winds would increase if Isaac organizes into a depression or storm. Seas may become choppy and more hazardous to swimmers and operators of small craft if this occurs. Even if Isaac never re-intensifies, it could still bring downpours to Louisiana or Texas around Friday or Saturday. If it tracks up the Mississippi River, it could bring rounds if rain to our region. But that is more than a week away and nothing is in concrete. This is nothing to be too concerned about right now. Just know it is out there and could affect the Gulf Coast at some point and we should monitor the situation for any significant changes in Isaac’s strength.
