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A flood watch will go into effect for much of south Louisiana later this week as a slow-moving low-pressure system heads toward the Gulf of Mexico, bringing with it the potential for downpours and flash flooding along the Gulf Coast.
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration will delay by two years a final rule designating protections for the endangered Rice's whale in the oil and gas drilling region of the Gulf of Mexico, according to an agreement with environmental groups filed in a federal court.
Regardless of whether a tropical depression forms in the Gulf of Mexico this week, Lafayette and south Louisiana can expect heavy rainfall and potential floods, according to the National Weather Service.
A disturbance hurricane forecasters were tracking Saturday in the Gulf of Mexico could bring heavy rains to the region next week, according to the National Hurricane Center.
U.S. shale producer Occidental Petroleum said on Monday its Gulf of Mexico production in the second quarter was curtailed due to third-party constraints, extended maintenance, and schedule-related delays.
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Tampa Free Press on MSNFlorida Braces For Soggy Week As Invest 93L Moves In, Gulf Development PossibleCentral Florida to See Widespread Rain, Gusty Storms Before Weekend Sunshine Returns Florida is in for a wet ride this week as Invest 93L, a weak area of low pressure, inches its way across the state and into the Gulf of Mexico.
Prepare for rain, New Orleans. A low pressure system headed for the Gulf of Mexico is expected to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds to south Louisiana later this week, though just how much of each to expect is still in question.
NHC monitors potential tropical storm Dexter. Heavy rains threaten parts of Florida & Gulf coast this week. 40% chance of development within 7 days.