Gulf weather could become tropical depression

MIAMI (AP) _ A low pressure area has formed in the northern Gulf of Mexico and forecasters say it could develop into a tropical depression.

The National Hurricane Center says residents in the northwestern Gulf should monitor the system. It is centered about 160 miles south of Mobile, Ala., and moving west.

Senior hurricane specialist Jack Beven says a hurricane hunter aircraft will investigate the system. He says conditions are marginally favorable for additional development.