Tropical storm Alberto marks the start of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season has commenced with the development of Tropical Storm Alberto over the western Gulf of Mexico.
Notably, the storm formed on Wednesday, marking an early start to the season, which typically sees its first named storm a day later.
Alberto’s impact: Focus on Mexico and Southern Texas
Currently, Alberto is making its presence felt in parts of Mexico and southern Texas. Despite this, the Caribbean remains out of harm’s way for now.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) forecasts significant weather disturbances including heavy rainfall, potential coastal flooding, and strong gusts affecting the coasts of Texas and northeastern Mexico continuing into Thursday.
Path and predictions: Tracking Alberto’s journey
Moving westward at a pace of 9 mph, Alberto’s course is expected to remain consistent through Thursday.
The storm is projected to make landfall on the northeastern coast of Mexico by early Thursday morning.
As of the latest updates, Alberto boasts maximum sustained winds of 40 mph, with potential for slight intensification expected on Wednesday or Wednesday night before it hits the shore.
Precautionary measures
In response to the approaching storm, a Tropical Storm Warning has been issued.
This alert extends from San Luis Pass in Texas down to the mouth of the Rio Grande, and continues along the northeastern Mexican coast from the Rio Grande to Tecolutla.
