Delta Rapidly Strengthening, Gamma Fading Out

Gamma is quickly spinning down and should become a remnant low tonight. Delta has very rapidly strengthened, and is near hurricane strength.

Additional rainfall from Gamma is possible over the next 24 hours. 

Gamma will move along the Yucatan Peninsula coast as a remnant low. 

Meanwhile, Delta has 70 mph winds, and is expected to be a major hurricane tomorrow or tomorrow night. 

Delta should pass right by the Yucatan Peninsula, possibly making landfall. Regardless, strong winds and heavy rain are expected on Wednesday.

Delta will then move through the Gulf of Mexico late Wednesday through Friday with some weakening likely. 

Still, strong winds and several inches of rain are looking increasingly likely along the northern Gulf coast.

"Delta is situated within a very conducive environment for

strengthening", the National Hurricane Center said. 

The forecast is "calling for rapid intensification over the next day or so, and Delta is forecast to be a major hurricane when is passes near or over the northeastern portion of the Yucatan peninsula."

"Although there is still significant uncertainty regarding Delta's intensity when it nears the northern Gulf coast, it is becoming increasing 

likely that the system will pose a significant wind and storm surge

threat to a portion of that area."