The small disturbance tagged Invest 97L over the Gulf south of New Orleans is showing signs of development. It's trapped under the heat dome high to the north, which is pushing it in the direction of the Upper Texas Coast and southwestern Louisiana. Encouraging it to develop, the Gulf water is very warm, and the curvature of the northwest Gulf coastline might enhance the spin of the system. On the other hand, the upper-level winds have been strong enough to push the thunder