Tropical Depression One (1979)

Tropical Depression One (1979) was the first tropical cyclone of the 1979 Atlantic hurricane season. It was a short-lived and weak tropical depression that formed in the Gulf of Mexico in early June.

Formation and Track

The depression originated from a disturbed area of weather in the western Gulf of Mexico. It organized into a tropical depression on June 5, 1979, while located a few hundred miles south of Louisiana. The depression moved generally northward, steered by a weak steering pattern.

Intensity and Dissipation

Tropical Depression One (1979) struggled to intensify due to unfavorable upper-level wind shear. It maintained maximum sustained winds of 30 mph and a minimum central pressure of 1007 mbar. The depression made landfall near Galveston, Texas, on June 6, 1979, and quickly weakened as it moved inland. It dissipated later that day over southeastern Texas.

Impact

Tropical Depression One (1979) produced moderate rainfall across portions of southeastern Texas and southwestern Louisiana. The rainfall caused localized flooding in some areas, but no significant damage was reported. There were no reported deaths or injuries associated with the depression. Because of its weak intensity and minimal impact, the name "One" was not retired.