TROPICAL SOAKER: The circulation of Subtropical Depression Alberto around daybreak is just northwest of Clanton, and is moving slowly to the north/northwest. Heavy rain continues to fall across Central Alabama, and a flood watch remains in effect for a large part of Alabama. NWS extended the watch westward early this morning to include Tuscaloosa…
ALBERTO IS INLAND: The circulation center of Alberto has moved onto the Florida coast west of Panama City Beach this afternoon. The system will move up through Alabama tomorrow, bringing the potential for heavy rain to the eastern half of the state.
ALBERTO CLOSE TO THE COAST: The center of Subtropical Storm Alberto this morning is about 100 miles south of Destin, and sustained winds remain near 65 mph. The system is considered “subtropical” since it is more of a hybrid… between a classic tropical storm and a broad, mid-latitude system like we see in the cool season here. Most likely it will remain subtropical through landfall later today.
ALBERTO APPROACHING THE GULF COAST: This evening the center of Subtropical Storm Alberto is about 90 miles south/southwest of Apalachicola, Florida… sustained winds have increased to 65 mph. Little additional strengthening is expected before Alberto reaches the Gulf Coast tomorrow morning. Steady weakening is expected after landfall, and Alberto is forecast to become a tropical depression tomorrow night or Tuesday.
FORECAST TRACK SHIFTING EASTWARD: he track continues to adjust eastward, meaning some changes in the impact on Alabama and the Gulf Coast. Subtropical Storm Alberto still has sustained winds near 40 mph… gradual strengthening is forecast until the system reaches the Gulf Coast tomorrow. Landfall is now expected near Panama City Beach around midday tomorrow based on faster forecast forward motion.
ALBERTO UPDATE: Alberto remains a subtropical storm this evening given its sprawling structure and involvement with an upper-level trough. Sustained winds remain at 40 mph. Here are the key points you need to know…. *The system should become better organized tomorrow, becoming a tropical storm. Some strengthening is possible, but the system is still expected […]
ALBERTO UPDATE: Alberto remains a subtropical storm this morning given its sprawling structure and involvement with an upper-level trough. Sustained winds are 40 mph. Here are the key points you need to know…. *The system should become better organized tomorrow, becoming a tropical storm. Some strengthening is possible, but the system is still expected to […]
“Subtropical Storm Alberto” has formed near Cozumel, Mexico this morning. Sustained winds are near 40 mph. *This is not a classic tropical storm now; it is broad with multiple low-level circulations. *The center should be near the coast Monday; it is NOT expected to reach hurricane strength. *The main threat for the coast will be […]
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