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Upped chances for possible Gulf tropical formation as early as Sunday

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) - Within the last 24-hours there's been significant changes in terms of the latest tropical development chances in the Gulf of America this weekend into the new week. According to the National Hurricane Center, there is indication that a "broad surface low is forming over the eas...

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What happenedUpped chances for possible Gulf tropical formation as early as Sunday.
What changedWGNO ABC (Nexstar, New Orleans) frames it as "Upped chances for possible Gulf tropical formation as early as Sunday". WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) frames it as "Rainy forecast along the beach as a tropical disturbance forms this weekend in the Gulf".
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Archive healthDeveloping · 3 sources · 1 bucket

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Still Watching. WGNO ABC (Nexstar, New Orleans) frames it as "Upped chances for possible Gulf tropical formation as early as Sunday". WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) frames it as "Rainy forecast along the beach as a tropical disturbance forms this weekend in the Gulf".

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Jul 18, 9:40 PM: WGNO ABC (Nexstar, New Orleans) joined the source map.

Jul 18, 10:42 PM: WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) joined the source map.

Jul 18, 11:36 PM: WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro) joined the source map.

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WGNO ABC (Nexstar, New Orleans)3h ago

Upped chances for possible Gulf tropical formation as early as Sunday

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) - Within the last 24-hours there's been significant changes in terms of the latest tropical development chances in the Gulf of America this weekend into the new week. Acc...

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WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro)57m ago

Tropical update: Gulf low may bring heavy rain to Florida and the Southeast | Depression could form

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The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a developing low in the Gulf as tropical potential increases.

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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)3h ago

Rainy forecast along the beach as a tropical disturbance forms this weekend in the Gulf

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Weak area of low pressure looks to form in the northeast Gulf this weekend. Here's a look at where rain is expected:

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