Opal storm wrote:I do not see this becoming a hurricane in the Gulf,that ridge will most likely push this thing south of the Gulf and into the Yucatan and eventually into the BOC.There,it might briefly develop into a T.D/weak T.S before heading into northern Mexico.If the wave does split,I think the northern half will have a much better chance if it merges with that cold front off the S.E coast.
You could be right. But the ridge looks to have a weaking spot in it. the front is spliting just east of Ga. you can see it on Vloop