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The first tropical system to impact the US could happen next week. The NHC is watching closely
CNN
Hurricane season started less than two weeks ago and there's already something catching the attention of the National Hurricane Center.
An area of low pressure in the Gulf of Mexico, which is presently disorganized, should be monitored, especially along the Gulf Coast through the end of next week. A possible US impact![](/newspic/picid-6252001-20250216092711.jpg)
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