Louisiana Keeping an Eye on Potential Disturbance in Gulf

(Lafayette, Louisiana) - The peak of hurricane season is approaching, and storms in the Gulf of America could develop into something by mid-week.

So far, hurricane season 2025 has been tame, but we do have a ways to go. Now, as we approach the middle of July, the tropics are expected to "heat up," and that could call for tropical developments throughout the rest of the season.

For days now, several meteorologists on social media have posted that they would be watching the northern portion of the Gulf going into their week, and there seems to be some confidence that storms in the Gulf could produce something.

While some don't see these storms turning into a major hurricane, there seems to be confidence in some that the cluster of storms could develop into a tropical depression.

If the storms don't develop into anything, they will undoubtedly bring rain to some along the Gulf Coast, and that remains to be seen. We share this with you to remind you that you need to be weather-aware throughout hurricane season.

Many are still travelling to the Gulf Coast for summer vacations, and while storms may not impact your area, they certainly could be a factor for others elsewhere.

When Does Hurricane Season End

Hurricane season officially started on June 1, and it will come to an end on November 30.

Now, let's take a look at the area in the Gulf that meteorologists are watching closely as we move forward. If there are any developments in the Gulf, we will share the information with you here and on this station's mobile app.

To another topic in the weather world, a high ridge of pressure will settle over much of the Deep South, and while it may be very hot next week, this does "protect" many along the Gulf Coast from tropical storms and hurricanes.

So while we may not have to brace for a major storm next week, you'll undoubtedly want to prepare for some very hot conditions in the region.