Weather Models Track Tropical Storm Karl Making its Way Slowly to Mexico, Texas, Louisiana

The National Hurricane Center's most recent advisory indicates that Tropical Storm Karl is continuing to move slowly in the southwest Gulf of Mexico while maintaining winds of 45 mph. According to some models, the tropical storm will hit Mexico, Texas, and Louisiana.

A few estimates show the storm will move forward into Houston or even New Orleans, while the majority of models reveal the system moving into Mexico.

Forecasters currently believe that Karl will encounter environmental factors later this week that will hinder its growth and prevent it from intensifying into a hurricane. On the other hand, some strengthening is anticipated for today. The National Weather Service did not issue any weather alerts for these areas as of the moment.

AccuWeather predicts that as a cold front enters the Gulf of Mexico toward the end of this week, wind shear will increase.

Tropical Storm Karl is not currently thought to pose a direct threat to the US and is predicted to move very slowly in the near future.

The Gulf Coast's residents should be aware that steering breezes can change, according to AccuWeather's forecasters.

There are currently no other systems visible on the Hurricane Center's maps, but it is monitoring four tropical waves in the Atlantic basin.

The next storm name on the list for this season is Lisa.

Tropical Storm Karl

At 11 a.m., Tropical Storm Karl's center was 200 miles northeast of Veracruz, Mexico, or 878 miles southwest of Fort Myers.

Karl is currently traveling northward at a speed of about 3 mph, and this slow motion is to be expected to last the rest of today. This evening, a slow drift towards the southern and south-southeastern areas is anticipated, and by Thursday morning, a faster, more general southward motion is predicted.

Karl will be approaching the Mexican coast within the watch area by Friday if the forecast track holds.

Maximum sustained winds of 45 mph with higher gusts are supported by Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft data.

Over the next 36 hours, there won't be much of a change in strength, then before landfall, there will be a little weakening.

Up to 115 miles from the center, some winds are equivalent to a tropical storm.

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Tropical Waves

Several tropical waves across the globe could affect life on the coasts.

First, a tropical wave is moving toward the coasts of Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Liberia from west-central Africa. On Wednesday, this wave is anticipated to pass over the Atlantic Ocean.

Second, a tropical wave in the eastern Atlantic is slowly making its way toward the Cabo Verde Islands. The southern Cabo Verde Islands are experiencing isolated thunderstorms and sporadic showers as a result.

Third, a tropical wave in the central Atlantic is traveling west at about 17 mph.

And lastly, a tropical wave from the eastern Caribbean reaches northeastern Venezuela from Anguilla. It is moving 17 mph to the west. Over central Venezuela, there have been sporadic reports of heavy rain and thunderstorms, Naples Daily News reports.

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