 A low-level trough and a cluster of convection associated with a tropical wave interacted in the Gulf of Mexico in early September 2000. A disorganized low-level center developed and thus, the system was classified as Tropical Depression Nine while located 185 miles (295 km) south of Lake Charles, Louisiana on September 7. Due to close proximity to land, the depression was unable to intensify into a tropical storm and attained a maximum wind speed of 35 mph (55 km / h). The depression weakened slightly before making landfall near Sabine Pass, Texas on September 9. Eight hours later, the depression dissipated while barely inland.
