A tropical depression in the Gulf of Mexico strengthened into Tropical Storm Harold as it moved toward Texas early on Tuesday.

A Tropical Storm Warning was issued for the southern Texas coast, including Corpus Christi, after the storm strengthened at about 2 a.m. ET, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Heavy rain, gusty winds and some coastal flooding is possible in southern Texas as Harold is expected to make landfall Tuesday morning south of Corpus Christi.

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A tropical depression in the Gulf of Mexico strengthened into Tropical Storm Harold as it moved toward Texas early on Tuesday.{ai:summary}<p>Tropical Storm Harold intensifies in the Gulf of Mexico, heading towards Texas. Southern coastal areas, including Corpus Christi, are under a Tropical Storm Warning. Heavy rain, strong winds, and coastal flooding are anticipated. #weather</p>

Tropical Storm Harold strengthens in Gulf of Mexico as it approaches Texas

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