Tropical Storm Alberto Hits Mexico While Atlantic Disturbance Approaches Florida

Summary:

Tropical Storm Alberto and Atlantic Disturbance Update
Tropical Storm Alberto Impact:

• Landfall: Made landfall in Mexico on Thursday morning.
• Current Status: Weakened to a tropical depression but still causing heavy rain in Tamaulipas, Nuevo Leon, and Coahuila states in Mexico.
• Casualties: Three deaths reported in Nuevo Leon due to flooding and electric shocks.
• Damage: Heavy rains caused a retaining wall collapse in Veracruz, leaving 24 families homeless, and washed out a highway segment in Nuevo Leon.
• U.S. Impact: Coastal Texas experienced flooding and dangerous rip currents; however, damage was less severe than anticipated.
  Atlantic Disturbance:
• Potential Development:
  • The National Hurricane Center gives a 40% chance of it becoming a tropical depression in the next two days.
  • Currently producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms.
  • If it reaches Florida, impacts would likely be minor and confined to the Jacksonville area, with a greater likelihood of affecting the Carolinas.
• Monitoring: An Air Force Reserve reconnaissance plane is on standby to investigate.
  Weather Forecasts:
• Tampa Bay:
  • Rain chances are 30% on Thursday, dropping to 20% on Friday, and increasing to 50-60% over the weekend.
• Future Systems:
  • Another area of low pressure expected to form over southeastern Mexico and northern Central America on Friday, with a 50-50 chance of development in the coming week.
    General Impact:
• Mexico: Heavy rains expected to continue, risking mudslides and flash flooding.
• U.S.: Minor impacts in Florida and Texas, with some localized flooding and debris.
  Residents in affected areas are advised to stay informed and take necessary precautions.