Tropical Storm Alberto forms in Gulf, brings heavy rain to Texas

Alberto is forecast to make landfall in Mexico overnight.

June 19, 2024, 8:06 PM

A tropical system off the coast of Mexico has strengthened into Tropical Storm Alberto and is bringing heavy rain, coastal flooding and gusty winds to Texas.

Alberto -- the first named storm of the season -- is forecast to make landfall in Mexico overnight and will impact Texas through Thursday.

Tropical Storm Alberto is moving west at 9 mph and is expected to increase in speed, making landfall in Mexico overnight.
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Heavy rain is underway in south Texas and will be most widespread from Wednesday afternoon to Wednesday evening. Scattered showers will last through Thursday.

A satellite image released by NOAA shows a tropical storm forming in the Gulf of Mexico, June 19, 2024.
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Rain totals could reach 10 inches in Texas and up to 20 inches in the mountains of Mexico.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott preemptively declared a severe weather disaster declaration on Wednesday, due to the threats posed by Alberto.

There is a Moderate Risk for excessive rainfall leading to flash flooding in south Texas including places such as Corpus Christi and Brownsville.
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A tropical storm warning is in effect for the Texas coast, from San Luis Pass to Corpus Christi to the mouth of the Rio Grande. There’s a moderate risk for flash flooding in Corpus Christi and Brownsville.

Storm surge has already topped 4 feet at San Luis Pass, in Texas, just south of Galveston Island.

Coastal flooding is also a threat for the Louisiana coast, including New Orleans.

PHOTO: Troop C troopers in Louisiana State monitor roadway conditions for high water on LA Highway 1 between Golden Meadow and Grand Isle in Lafourche Parish, ahead of Tropical Storm Alberto in the Gulf, June 19, 2024.
Troop C troopers in Louisiana monitor roadway conditions for high water on LA Highway 1 between Golden Meadow and Grand Isle in Lafourche Parish, ahead of Tropical Storm Alberto in the Gulf, June 19, 2024.
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There’s also the chance of a few tornadoes.

Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June 1 to Nov. 30.

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