Mississippi officials said they are monitoring Tropical Depression Two, which is expected to impact the Gulf Coast this week, and urged residents to stay weather aware over the next several days.
The announcement appeared on social media and did not include detailed forecasts or timing. Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center routinely track systems in the Gulf of Mexico and issue watches and warnings when threats to life or property increase.
A tropical depression is an early-stage tropical cyclone with maximum sustained winds below 39 mph. Such systems commonly bring heavy rain, localized flooding, coastal surge and gusty winds, and they can sometimes strengthen into tropical storms or hurricanes.
Officials advise residents in coastal and low-lying areas to review emergency plans, secure loose outdoor items and monitor local news and official weather sources for watches, warnings and evacuation instructions. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
