Dolly Heads to US-Mexico Border

With maximum sustained winds around 70 mph and growing, Tropical Storm Dolly is on a direct path towards the southern tip of the Texas Gulf Coast, and expected to make landfall by tomorrow. The hardest hit region will likely be Brownsville, near South Padre Island.

Cities along the coast now have tropical storm warnings in effect, and the Texas National Guard has been mobilized to assist with emergency efforts. Evacuation orders most likely will not be issued, unless the storm develops sustained winds of at least 111 mph. Most flights in and out of the Southern Gulf Coast and parts of Mexico will likely be delayed or canceled through Friday.

Tim Ballisty, Lead Meteorologist for The Weather Channel, believes that conditions may worsen before the storm arrives. Locally, the forecast indicates isolated thunderstorms through Thursday.

You can track Dolly yourself with this handy map.