Low-pressure system in Gulf of Mexico may develop into hurricane

<p>A low-pressure system in the western Gulf of Mexico is expected to develop into a tropical storm, with forecasts indicating a possibility of it becoming a hurricane.</p><p>While hurricanes forming in early October are not unusual, this year is notable as no hurricanes have developed thus far in the season.</p><p>According to historical records beginning around World War II, which include aircraft reconnaissance and continuous satellite coverage, there has never been an Atlantic hurricane season without a hurricane, and no season has progressed this late without one forming.</p>