The National Hurricane Center began tracking a disorganized cluster of showers and thunderstorms over the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday. It came ashore Sunday night.

What You Need To Know

  • NHC released its first tropical outlook of 2022 for a disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday

  • It has since moved onshore and development is not expected

  • The system will string bring heavy rain and gusty winds to areas along the Gulf Coast

  • Hurricane season starts on June 1

The chance for development is now essentially zero, but the system will keep parts of the Southeast wet over the next day or two. Some gusty winds are also possible.

Prepare for hurricane season

While this system doesn’t raise any big concerns for the U.S., it still serves as a reminder that hurricane season is on the horizon. Hurricane season starts June 1. Take a look at how hurricanes form to better understand why we track these waves.

It’s never too early to prepare for the upcoming season by properly educating yourself with this year’s expectations and having a plan in place.