An ASCAT pass from a few hours ago and data from the Air Force
Hurricane Hunters indicate that the system now has a closed and
fairly well-defined center of circulation. In addition, deep
convection has been persisting over the central and western Gulf of
Mexico. The system now meets the definition of a tropical
depression, and the initial intensity is estimated to be 30 kt
Pico de 40kt antes de tocar tierra en Texas. Igual puede coger algo más de aire sí