Tracking Potential Tropical Cyclone One Near Mexico Coast

Summary:
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is monitoring "Potential Tropical Cyclone One," which is currently off the coast of Mexico. The system, which may become Tropical Storm Alberto by Wednesday, is producing 40 mph winds but lacks a closed circulation needed for tropical storm classification. The NHC warns of heavy rainfall and moderate flooding beginning as early as Tuesday afternoon, affecting coastal Texas and northeastern Mexico. Tropical storm warnings are in place for coastal Texas from Port O’Connor to the Rio Grande. The disturbance is expected to impact large areas from Central America to south Texas with potential flash floods and mudslides. The system has an 80% chance of forming into a tropical cyclone within the next 48 hours and seven days. Additionally, the NHC is monitoring another system east of the Bahamas with a low chance of development, and a broad area of low pressure forecast to develop in the Gulf of Mexico by the weekend.