Tropical Storm Alberto formed Wednesday in the western Gulf of Mexico.
Alberto has officially become the first named storm in the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
10AM CDT June 19: #Alberto forms in the western Gulf of Mexico. Tropical storm conditions are expected today within the warning area. Alberto is a very large system with rainfall, coastal flooding, and wind impacts extending far from the center. For more visit… pic.twitter.com/GuFJfQVx6d
— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) June 19, 2024
The storm is projected to bring heavy rains, coastal flooding and gusty winds to parts of northeast Mexico and southern Texas.
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Alberto will be a serious rainmaker, and it moves through the area through Thursday.
Thankfully, Alberto’s path is not projected to impact Florida.
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