Sunday, September 12, 2021 3:21 PM

Tropical Storm Nicholas forms in the Gulf of Mexico

Christopher Nunley

Tropical Storm Nicholas forms in the Gulf of Mexico. Nicholas has winds of 40 mph and is expected to slowly gain strength into early this upcoming week. The storm should become a strong Tropical Storm, possibly borderline Hurricane, by Tuesday. Nicholas will slowly skirt the Texas coast, producing heavy rain and flooding.

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