The Brief

The chances of development for a tropical wave in the Gulf has increased to 40% over the next two days.

It could become a tropical depression before moving inland over northeastern Mexico or South Texas by late Friday.

It could help increase rain chances for Houston.

HOUSTON - The National Hurricane Center has increased the chances of development for a tropical wave – labeled Invest 98L – in the Gulf.

While it is expected to have a minimal impact on the Houston area, it could help increase our rain chances.

Medium chance of development

By the numbers:

The National Hurricane Center now gives the area of low pressure located over the Bay of Campeche a medium 40% chance of development over the next 48 hours and a 40% chance over the next seven days.

Timeline:

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