Tropical storm alerts possibly hours away in Texas as brewing system enters Gulf

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A tropical system brewing in the Gulf of Mexico could trigger storm alerts in Texas within hours as it moves into warm waters that could fuel rapid intensification. The National Hurricane Center is tracking Invest 90L, the first designated system of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, as it approaches the state's coast. Forecasters warned residents to monitor updates closely, though the system's exact track and strength remain uncertain. Texas officials prepared contingency plans while meteorologists emphasized the unpredictability of systems entering the Gulf's energy-rich waters during peak season.