Tropical Storm Alberto continues to affect the Lone Star State late Thursday evening, following a day marked by flooding, waterspouts, tornado warnings, and strong winds. The National Hurricane Center issued its tenth advisory for Tropical Storm Alberto at 10 p.m. Wednesday.
NHC Advisory 10 update on Tropical Storm Alberto valid at 10 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.National Hurricane Center
By early Thursday, Alberto is expected to make landfall in eastern Mexico. As the storm moves inland, it is forecast to dissipate in the mountainous regions of the Sierra Madre Oriental.
Although the center of Tropical Storm Alberto is distant from Texas, its effects are felt over 700 miles away in Louisiana, where coastal flooding has occurred. Alberto is a sizable storm.
Since 8 p.m. Tuesday until 10 p.m. Wednesday, the Corpus Christi area experienced significant rainfall. Corpus Christi International Airport recorded 3.08 inches, Rockport 5.14 inches, and Bayside 6.80 inches. Other notable totals include McAllen International Airport at 4.22 inches for the same period. Some gauges have reported higher amounts, but their locations are not widely known. For rainfall totals and other weather data in your area, consult the National Weather Service Weather and Hazards Map.
Texas has seen multiple tornado warnings today, including an ongoing one in Kleberg County as of 10:30 p.m. A tornado in Rockport may have caused roof damage and downed trees. Additional tornadoes could develop overnight and into tomorrow; seek shelter if a tornado warning is issued for your area.
The strongest winds have been primarily in the Corpus Christi area, with maximum gusts of 46 mph reported. However, wind is not the primary concern with this tropical storm. Additional rainfall is expected as Alberto’s moisture moves inland across Mexico and into West Texas and New Mexico.
Forecast models now predict lower rainfall totals for western Texas, which may disappoint some residents. To them, I say: don’t lose hope—there’s still a chance for rain in far west Texas! Also, there’s a potential for another tropical system to form following Alberto. This new storm has a medium, or 40%, chance of developing over the next week. It’s important to monitor this potential storm, as it could quickly intensify and affect Texas once more.
NHC Seven-Day Tropical Weather Outlook highlighting a second disturbance with potential to develop in the Bay of Campeche over the next several days.National Hurricane Center
I’ll have another update for you Thursday morning on Tropical Storm Alberto. In the meantime, stay up to date with us right here at https://www.lonestarlive.com/weather/ throughout this hurricane season.