Tropical depression forms off Mexico coast; storm warnings from Tampico to mouth of Rio Grande

Tropical depression forms off Mexico coast

MIAMI — Forecasters say a tropical depression has formed off the coast of Mexico and storm warnings have been issued.

The National Hurricane Center says the depression has sustained winds of 30 mph (45 kph) and is about 200 miles (325 kilometers) east-southeast of Tampico, Mexico. It is expected to strengthen some before making land and could become a tropical storm on Monday.

Heavy rain is predicted with northeastern Mexico into south Texas getting 4 to 8 inches with as much as a foot in some places. It could cause flash floods and mudslides.

The government of Mexico on Sunday night issued a tropical storm warning for the coast of Mexico from Tampico to the mouth of the Rio Grande.