Tropical Depression Nine Tracker
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Watches & warnings
No coastal watches or warnings are in effect.
Source · NHC advisory 1
Key messages
FULL ADVISORY 1As of NHC advisory 1 (Oct 6 21:00 UTC), Tropical Depression Nine was centered near 22.1°N 95.6°W, about 140 miles (230 km) NE of Túxpam de Rodríguez Cano, Mexico. Maximum sustained winds were 35 mph (55 km/h), making it a tropical depression, with a minimum central pressure of 1007 mb. It was moving E at 5 mph (7 km/h).
- 01There is an increasing risk of dangerous wind and storm surge impacts along portions of the northern Gulf Coast, and watches could be required on Wednesday. Residents from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle should closely monitor the latest forecast updates and ensure they have their hurricane plan in place.
- 02The system will bring areas of heavy rainfall to the central U.S. Gulf coast Friday into the weekend. Flash and urban flooding, along with isolated river flooding, will be possible.
- 03Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico: The depression is expected to strengthen and could bring gusty winds and areas of heavy rain to the western portion of the Yucatan Peninsula in a couple of days.
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Forecast
NHC advisory 1| When | Time | Position | Strength | Wind | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Now | 22.1°N 95.6°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | Current position | |
| +12 h | 22.1°N 95.0°W | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | ||
| +24 h | 22.6°N 93.4°W | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | ||
| +36 h | 23.1°N 91.8°W | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | ||
| +48 h | 24.2°N 90.1°W | C1 | 80 mph / 130 km/h | ||
| +60 h | 25.9°N 88.8°W | C1 | 90 mph / 150 km/h | ||
| +72 h | 28.5°N 88.3°W | C2 | 100 mph / 155 km/h | ||
| +96 h | 34.0°N 88.7°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | Inland | |
| +120 h | 38.9°N 86.5°W | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | Post-tropical, inland |
Intensity
How far is Nine from me?
Tropical Depression Nine FAQ
Where will Tropical Depression Nine make landfall?
The NHC forecast track shows the center of Nine moving inland near Tupelo, United States around Oct 10 18:00 UTC. Timing and strength can change with each advisory, so follow the official warnings for your area.
How strong is Tropical Depression Nine right now?
As of advisory 1 (Oct 6 21:00 UTC), Nine has maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 km/h), making it a tropical depression. The minimum central pressure is 1007 mb. It is moving E at 5 mph (7 km/h).
Will Tropical Depression Nine affect the United States?
As of advisory 1 (Oct 6 21:00 UTC), there are no U.S. coastal watches or warnings, but NHC's key messages mention U.S. impacts: "The system will bring areas of heavy rainfall to the central U.S. Gulf coast Friday into the weekend. Flash and urban flooding, along with isolated river flooding, will be possible."
When is the next advisory?
The next NHC advisory on Nine is expected at Oct 7 03:00 UTC. NHC issues complete advisories every six hours (03, 09, 15 and 21 UTC), with intermediate advisories every three hours while coastal watches or warnings are in effect. This page updates within minutes of each release.