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Se forma la depresión tropical número dos en el golfo de México. Causará lluvias intensas e inundaciones costeras
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 19, 2026
· 3 min read
Por Melissa Nord, Meteoróloga de CNN
La depresión tropical dos se ha formado en el noreste del Golfo y se espera que produzca lluvias intensas y ráfagas con fuerza de tormenta tropical a la costa norte y este del Golfo en los próximos días.
Se pronostica que la depresión tropical dos se convi...
Key takeaway Marejada ciclónica: Los niveles del agua podrían subir de 30 cm a 90 cm por encima de lo normal a lo largo de la costa de la región de Big Bend en Florida, desde Indian Pass hasta Chassahowitzka.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso residents should note that while the tropical depression is forming in the Gulf of Mexico, its impact on the city is likely to be minimal. However, the heavy rainfall associated with the system may have implications for the Rio Grande, which forms the border between El Paso and Ciudad Juárez. If the storm brings significant rainfall to the eastern parts of the Gulf, it could lead to increased water flow in the Rio Grande, potentially affecting the city's water management systems. Additionally, El Paso's proximity to the Gulf of Mexico means that the city's weather patterns can be influenced by tropical systems, even if they do not directly impact the area. As the storm develops, residents should monitor updates from local weather authorities to stay informed about any potential effects on the city's weather and water systems.
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Published: July 19, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Por Melissa Nord, Meteoróloga de CNN
La depresión tropical dos se ha formado en el noreste del Golfo y se espera que produzca lluvias intensas y ráfagas con fuerza de tormenta tropical a la costa norte y este del Golfo en los próximos días.
Se pronostica que la depresión tropical dos se convi...
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