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A Gulf low or Texas Low is a low pressure area that forms or intensifies over the Gulf of Mexico and moves northeast on the western side of the Appalachian
Gulf_low
Area with air pressures lower than adjacent areas
In meteorology, a low-pressure area (LPA), low area, or low is a region where the atmospheric pressure is lower than that of surrounding locations. It
Low-pressure_area
Thunderstorm that is characterized by the presence of a mesocyclone
types: "classic" (normal precipitation level), low-precipitation (LP), and high-precipitation (HP). Low-precipitation supercells are usually found in climates
Supercell
Region of rotation within a powerful thunderstorm
often associated with a local region of low-pressure. Their rotation is (usually) in the same direction as low pressure systems in a given hemisphere:
Mesocyclone
Large scale rotating air mass
winter, such as the Norwegian Sea, Barents Sea, Labrador Sea and Gulf of Alaska. Polar lows dissipate rapidly when they make landfall. Antarctic systems tend
Cyclone
Type of cyclone
Extratropical cyclones, sometimes called mid-latitude cyclones or wave cyclones are low-pressure areas which, along with anticyclones, drive the weather over much
Extratropical_cyclone
Swirling and reverse current in a turbulent flow regime
in the Gulf Stream eddies, the anticyclonic eddies were 57% more common and had more dives and deeper dives than the open ocean eddies and Gulf Stream
Eddy_(fluid_dynamics)
Regional tropical cyclone
enough Coriolis effect to develop a low pressure centre, a pre-existing low level focus or disturbance, and a low vertical wind shear. Although the majority
Typhoon
Tropical cyclone that forms in the Atlantic Ocean
between June and November. These storms are continuously rotating around a low pressure center, which causes stormy weather across a large area, which is
Atlantic_hurricane
Funnel-shaped cloud not touching the ground
tornadic circulations of some intensity almost always are detectable when low-level radar observations are available. Also, tornadoes occur with some frequency
Funnel_cloud
Type of storm system in southern US
the Edmund Fitzgerald on November 10, 1975. Alberta clipper Colorado low Gulf low Nor'easter Salient (geography), official name for panhandle "Jet Stream
Panhandle_hook
Latitudes 30–35 degrees north and south of the Equator
sultry summers with daily thunderstorms with buoyant airmasses typical of the Gulf of Mexico and the East Coast of the United States. This flow pattern also
Horse_latitudes
Unusual storm system in 1996
hurricanes, most commonly those which originally made U.S. landfall along the Gulf of Mexico. Very few such storms have retained any tropical characteristics
1996_Lake_Huron_cyclone
Violently rotating column of air
formation of a dry line when the flow aloft is strong, while the Gulf of Mexico fuels abundant low-level moisture in the southerly flow to its east. This unique
Tornado
Small-scale rotational weather feature
storms that do form. An MCV that moves into tropical waters, such as the Gulf of Mexico, can serve as the nucleus for a tropical cyclone (as in the case
Mesovortex
Region with higher atmospheric pressure
devastating storm of December 1789 in Coringa, India. A cyclone forms around a low-pressure area. Anticyclone, the term for the kind of weather around a high-pressure
High-pressure_area
Cyclonic storm with tropical and extratropical characteristics
Symmetry of the low-level circulation center (LLCC) Radius of maximum wind (RMW) Symmetry of the low-level (850 mb) vorticity signature Low-level (850 mb)
Subtropical_cyclone
Rapidly rotating storm system
tropical cyclone is a rapidly rotating storm system with a low-pressure area, a closed low-level atmospheric circulation, strong winds, and a spiral arrangement
Tropical_cyclone
1990–1991 conflict in the Middle East
The Gulf War was an armed conflict between Iraq and a 42-country coalition led by the United States. The coalition's efforts were in two phases: Operation
Gulf_War
Type of cyclone occurring in the northern Atlantic coast of North America
and meeting up with the warm Gulf stream current, which is typically near 70 °F (21 °C) even mid-winter, often causes low-pressure areas to develop and
Nor'easter
Complex of thunderstorms organized on a larger scale
such as tropical cyclones, squall lines, lake-effect snow events, polar lows, and mesoscale convective complexes (MCCs), and generally forms near weather
Mesoscale_convective_system
Rapidly deepening extratropical cyclonic low-pressure area
cyclone, or bombogenesis) is the rapid deepening of an extratropical cyclonic low-pressure area. The change in pressure needed to classify something as explosive
Explosive_cyclogenesis
Mature tropical cyclone that develops within the eastern and central Pacific Ocean
that form in the area to drift northward into the Gulf of Alaska and dissipate. The retreat of this low allows the Pacific High to also retreat into the
Pacific_hurricane
Type of Pacific seasonal cyclone
Kona storms (also called Kona lows) are a type of seasonal cyclone in the Hawaiian Islands, usually formed in the winter from winds coming from the westerly
Kona_storm
Semi-permanent low-pressure system located near the Aleutian Islands
The Aleutian Low is a semi-permanent low-pressure system located near the Aleutian Islands in the Bering Sea during the Northern Hemisphere winter, driven
Aleutian_Low
Tropical cyclone that has lost tropical characteristics
cyclone degenerating into a remnant low. A tropical cyclone degenerating into a trough or wave, or having its low level circulation dissipate overland
Post-tropical_cyclone
Type of mesoscale convective system
containing remnant tropical moisture from both the eastern Pacific and Gulf of Mexico, caused catastrophic and deadly flooding in July 2025 in the Texas
Mesoscale_convective_complex
High pressure mass of cold dry air over northeastern Eurasia
During the summer, the Siberian High is largely replaced by the Asiatic low. The Siberian High affects the weather patterns in most parts of the Northern
Siberian_High
Type of cyclone in the Southern Hemisphere
and the Gulf of Carpentaria. The region averages three tropical cyclones in a season, and the bureau assesses the region to have a very low level of
Australian region tropical cyclone
Australian_region_tropical_cyclone
Meteorological phenomenon
cut-off low (or cutoff low), sometimes referred to as the weatherman's woe, is defined by the US National Weather Service as "a closed upper-level low which
Cut-off_low
Strongest type of extratropical cyclone that occurs over Europe
extratropical cyclones which form as cyclonic windstorms associated with areas of low atmospheric pressure. They can occur throughout the year, but are most frequent
European_windstorm
Cyclone with an associated cold pool of air at high altitude
A cold-core low, also known as an upper level low or cold-core cyclone, is a cyclone aloft which has an associated cold pool of air residing at high altitude
Cold-core_low
1000-km-order method of measuring weather systems
of mid-latitude depressions (e.g. extratropical cyclones). Most high- and low-pressure areas seen on weather maps (such as surface weather analyses) are
Synoptic_scale_meteorology
Marginal sea of the Atlantic Ocean
The Gulf of Mexico (Spanish: Golfo de México) is an oceanic basin and a marginal sea of the Atlantic Ocean, mostly surrounded by the North American continent
Gulf_of_Mexico
North American low-pressure area
Colorado low cyclogenesis can result in significant tornado outbreaks over the Great Plains and Midwest. Denver Convergence Vorticity Zone (DCVZ) Gulf low Nor'easter
Colorado_low
High air pressure area in the Atlantic Ocean
one pole of the North Atlantic oscillation, the other being the Icelandic Low. The system influences the weather and climatic patterns of vast areas of
Azores_High
Weather phenomenon in Northern Italy
of the Alps over the Gulf of Genoa, Ligurian Sea, Po Valley and northern Adriatic. The northwestern Mediterranean and the Gulf of Genoa in particular
Genoa_low
Small-scale, short-lived depression over certain ocean areas
Labrador Sea and Gulf of Alaska; however, polar lows also have been found in the Sea of Japan and the Sea of Okhotsk. Polar lows dissipate rapidly when
Polar_low
Low air pressure area in the Atlantic Ocean
The Icelandic Low is a semi-permanent centre of low atmospheric pressure found between Iceland and southern Greenland and extending in the Northern Hemisphere
Icelandic_Low
Low-pressure areas that occur over the subtropics
Thermal lows, or heat lows, are non-frontal low-pressure areas that occur over the continents in the subtropics during the warm season, as the result
Thermal_low
Broad rainy season low-pressure system
miles, potentially covering parts of the eastern Pacific Ocean, southern Gulf of Mexico, and western Caribbean Sea. CAGs are also slow-moving and can last
Central_American_gyre
Late autumn wind on the Great Lakes
caused by intense low atmospheric pressure over the Great Lakes pulling cold Canadian/Arctic air from the north or northwest and warm Gulf of Mexico air from
November_gale
Weather phenomenon off the California coast
summer and shifts towards the equator during the winter, when the Aleutian Low becomes more active. It is responsible for California's typically dry summer
North_Pacific_High
Development or strengthening of cyclonic circulation in the atmosphere
development or strengthening of cyclonic circulation in the atmosphere (a low-pressure area). Cyclogenesis is an umbrella term for at least three different
Cyclogenesis
Hurricane-like storms in the Mediterranean Sea
dollars (2018 USD) in damages. On 14 September 2020, a low-pressure area began to develop over the Gulf of Sidra, quickly developing in the coming hours while
Mediterranean tropical-like cyclone
Mediterranean_tropical-like_cyclone
Cloud and precipitation structure
barriers perpendicular to the front's orientation due to the formation of a low-level barrier jet. Bands of thunderstorms can form with sea breeze and land
Rainband
tornadoes formed across the Gulf Coast in relation to Arthur. An upper-level low and a surface trough formed over the eastern Gulf of Mexico on July 17. The
2026 Atlantic hurricane season
2026_Atlantic_hurricane_season
Region of the US bordering the Gulf of Mexico
The Gulf Coast of the United States, also known as the Gulf South or the South Coast, is the coastline along the Southern United States where they meet
Gulf Coast of the United States
Gulf_Coast_of_the_United_States
Middle East regional union and alliance
Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (Arabic: مَجلِس التَّعَاوُن لِدُوَلِ الْخَلِيْجِ الْعَرَبِيَّة), also known as the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC; Arabic:
Gulf_Cooperation_Council
Large central area of thunderstorms surrounding its circulation center
Radius of Maximum Winds Via Satellite During Hurricane Lili (2002) Over the Gulf of Mexico" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-02-06. Retrieved
Central_dense_overcast
southward, "Gulf lows" can develop in or near the Gulf of Mexico, then track eastward or northeastward across the Southern states, or nearby Gulf or South
Climate_of_the_United_States
Chronic and multi-symptomatic disorder
Gulf War syndrome (GWS) also known as Gulf War illness or chronic multi-symptom Illness, is a chronic and multi-symptomatic disorder affecting military
Gulf_War_syndrome
Weather phenomenon
Australian east coast lows (known locally as east coast lows, maritime lows, and east coast cyclones) are extratropical cyclones or low-pressure systems on
Australian_east_coast_low
Low-pressure trough over southern Asia in early summer
The Asiatic Low is a low-pressure trough which lies over southern Asia during early summer. It is located roughly over India, heading over the Bay of Bengal
Asiatic_Low
Weather system
A wake low, or wake depression, is a mesoscale low-pressure area which trails the mesoscale high following a squall line. Due to the subsiding warm air
Wake_low
Dissipation of a cyclone
undergo cyclolysis over the northeast Atlantic Ocean, northwestern Europe, the Gulf of Alaska, the Pacific Northwest, northeast Canada, central Russia, or the
Cyclolysis
National airline of Bahrain
Gulf Air (Arabic: طيران الخليج, romanized: Ṭayarān al-Khalīj) is the flag carrier of Bahrain, which was founded in 1950. Headquartered in Muharraq, the
Gulf_Air
2012 Extratropical cyclone in Arctic
remained isolated from the turbulence. On August 2, 2012, an extratropical low formed over Siberia. During the next few days, the storm slowly drifted into
Great_Arctic_Cyclone_of_2012
City in Alabama, United States
November, often well into the low 80s. As a result of being located on the northern coast of the Gulf of Mexico, Gulf Shores is vulnerable to tropical
Gulf_Shores,_Alabama
Sergey (2004-05-04). "The dominant influence of the Icelandic Low on the position of the Gulf Stream northwall". Geophysical Research Letters. 31 (9): n/a
Centers_of_action
Low pressure area weather system common to North America
also known as an Alberta low, Alberta cyclone, Alberta lee cyclone, Canadian clipper, or simply clipper, is a fast-moving low-pressure system that originates
Alberta_clipper
Regions of high atmospheric pressure around the Earth's poles
to rise instead and create the low pressure Intertropical Convergence Zone. Rising air also occurs along bands of low pressure situated just below the
Polar_high
North Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Iceland. Colorado low Gulf low Panhandle hook Aleutian Low Fritzen, Robert; Lang, Victoria; Gensini, Vittorio A. (2021)
Labrador_Low
Recessed, coastal body of water connected to an ocean or lake
Many gulfs are major shipping areas, such as the Persian Gulf, Gulf of Mexico, Gulf of Finland, and Gulf of Aden. Gulf of Tunis in Tunisia Gulf of Bothnia
Bay
Topics referred to by the same term
Hybrid low may refer to a number of different meteorological depressions: Kona storm, seasonal cyclone in the Hawaiian Islands Mediterranean tropical-like
Hybrid_low
American oil company
Gulf Oil was a major American global oil company that was in business from 1901 to 1985. The eighth-largest American manufacturing company in 1941 and
Gulf_Oil
atmospheric circulation. For example: the Aleutian Low is a persistent low pressure system over the Gulf of Alaska that can fluctuate on decadal timescales
Haida_Eddies
Gulf of the Pacific Ocean
human settlement around the gulf and water diversion for municipal and agricultural use in an area of comparatively low rainfall, there are no longer
Gulf_of_California
Endangered species of porpoise
Phocoena sinus) is a species of porpoise endemic to the northern end of the Gulf of California in Baja California, Mexico. Reaching a maximum body length
Vaquita
Weather event in the southern United States
moved east across the southwestern United States. It developed into a Gulf low on January 8, and proceeded to bring upwards of up to 12 inches (30 cm)
January 9–11, 2025 United States winter storm
January_9–11,_2025_United_States_winter_storm
2010 environmental disaster
disaster beginning 20 April 2010 off the coast of the United States in the Gulf of Mexico, on the BP-operated Macondo Prospect. It is considered the largest
Deepwater_Horizon_oil_spill
Style of North German farmouse
A gulf house (East Frisian Low Saxon: gulfhuus; German: Gulfhaus), also called a gulf farmhouse (gulfhof) or East Frisian house (Oostfräisenhuus), is
Gulf_house
Gulf of the Mediterranean Sea in Greece
The Messenian Gulf (Greek: Μεσσηνιακός Κόλπος, Messiniakós Kólpos) is a sea that is part of the Ionian Sea. The gulf is circumscribed by the southern coasts
Messenian_Gulf
Criminal group based in Tamaulipas, Mexico
The Gulf Cartel (Spanish: Cártel del Golfo [ˈkaɾtel ðel ˈɣolfo], or Golfos) is a criminal syndicate, drug trafficking organization, and U.S.-designated
Gulf_Cartel
Type of storm occurring in southeastern Australia
nor'easter can be a combination of surface troughs, onshore flow, and a low. The storm system may cool down warm days due to the persistent blanket of
Black_nor'easter
Bay of the Baltic Sea between Latvia and Estonia
The Gulf of Riga, also known as the Bay of Riga or the Gulf of Livonia, is a bay of the Baltic Sea between Latvia and Estonia. The island of Saaremaa
Gulf_of_Riga
dominant feature over the trade wind regions of the North Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean Sea, and that the lower tropospheric responses to
Upper tropospheric cyclonic vortex
Upper_tropospheric_cyclonic_vortex
North America. During summer, it is replaced with an Arctic Low, or a North American Low should it move over continental land.[citation needed] A North
North_American_High
Atlantic tropical storm in 2026
dollars. An upper-level low and a surface trough formed over the northeastern Gulf of Mexico on July 17. The following day, a broad low began to develop. The
Tropical_Storm_Bertha_(2026)
English pirate (1690–1724)
Edward Low, also known as Ned Low (other spellings include Lowe and Loe; c. 1690–1724), was an English pirate active in the early 18th century during the
Edward_Low
Warm Atlantic Ocean current
The Gulf Stream is a warm and swift Atlantic ocean current that originates in the Gulf of Mexico and flows through the Straits of Florida and up the eastern
Gulf_Stream
Historically strong winter storm across central and eastern USA in 1978
revealed a moisture-laden Gulf low-pressure system developing over the southern United States, while a separate and unrelated low-pressure system was present
Great_Blizzard_of_1978
Northernmost arm of the Baltic Sea – between Sweden and Finland
low, from 0.4% near Kvarken to 0.2% in the northernmost part, that many freshwater fish such as the pike, whitefish and perch thrive in it. The gulf is
Gulf_of_Bothnia
Arm of the Baltic Sea
especially from the Neva River (two-thirds of the total runoff), the gulf water has very low salinity – between 0.2 and 0.3 ‰ at the surface and 0.3–0.5 ‰ near
Gulf_of_Finland
Gulf of Northern Australia
land bordering the Gulf is generally flat and low-lying. To the west is Arnhem Land and Groote Eylandt, the largest island in the Gulf. To the east is the
Gulf_of_Carpentaria
low cliffs and hills, with sand dunes and salt flats at the southern end. The Gulf of Salwah is an elongated bay extending southwards from the Gulf of
Gulf_of_Salwah
2000 aviation accident in the Persian Gulf
Gulf Air Flight 072 was a scheduled international passenger flight from Cairo International Airport, Egypt, to Bahrain International Airport, Bahrain,
Gulf_Air_Flight_072
Islands in British Columbia, Canada
The Gulf Islands is a group of islands in the Salish Sea between Vancouver Island and the mainland coast of British Columbia. The name "Gulf Islands" comes
Gulf_Islands
military expertise to help counter Iranian drone and missile attacks on Gulf states and US bases. The assistance comes after the United States halted
Ukraine_in_the_2026_Iran_war
Body of water in Nunavut, Canada
Cruise to Baffin's Bay and the Gulf of Boothia. And an Account of the Rescue of the Crew of the "Polaris". London: S. Low, Marston, Low, and Searle. v t e
Gulf_of_Boothia
Gulf between the Farallon Islands and the mainland coast of California, United States
Gulf of the Farallones is a gulf of the Pacific Ocean off the northern California coast. It extends westward from the opening of the San Francisco Bay
Gulf_of_the_Farallones
Meteorological event
A Gulf of California moisture surge, or simply gulf surge, is a meteorological event where a pulse of high humidity air is pushed up the Gulf of California
Gulf of California moisture surge
Gulf_of_California_moisture_surge
Sole species in brush-footed butterfly genus Agraulis
the host plant. The process of oviposition in gulf fritillaries begins with the female butterfly flying low and slightly above the vegetation (most likely
Gulf_fritillary
Major river in Thailand
river in Thailand, with its low alluvial plain forming the centre of the country. It flows through Bangkok and then into the Gulf of Thailand. Written evidence
Chao_Phraya_River
Strong winter storm that impacted the Gulf Coast of the United States
blizzard on the Gulf Coast and the most significant winter storm in the region since 1895. The storm originated from an area of low pressure that developed
2025_Gulf_Coast_blizzard
Region on the south coast of New Guinea
The Gulf of Papua is located in the southern coast region of New Guinea. It has a total surface area of 70,400 km2 (27,200 sq mi). Some of New Guinea's
Gulf_of_Papua
Species of fish
The Gulf menhaden (Brevoortia patronus) is a small marine filter-feeding fish belonging to the family Alosidae. The range of Gulf menhaden encompasses
Gulf_menhaden
Cricket team in UAE's ILT20
The Gulf Giants is a professional franchise cricket team that participates in the International League T20, organised by the Emirates Cricket Board. It
Gulf_Giants
Bay of the Arctic Ocean
The Gulf of Ob (Russian: Обская губа, romanized: Obskaya guba), also known as the Bay of Ob (Russian: Обский залив, romanized: Obsky zaliv), is a bay of
Gulf_of_Ob
Gulf of the Indian Ocean between India and Sri Lanka
The chain of low islands and reefs known as Adam’s Bridge or Rama Setu (Rama’s Bridge), which includes Mannar Island, separates the Gulf of Mannar from
Gulf_of_Mannar
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