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Tropical Storm Alberto Brings High Wind Gusts To Texas

The storm surge from Tropical Storm Alberto, floods the streets in Surfside Beach, Texas, Wednesday, June 19, 2024. ( Jon Shapley/Houston Chronicle via AP)

Tropical Storm Alberto has brought heavy rainfall and high wind gusts to southern Texas, as reported by the National Weather Service. Over the last 24 hours, some of the highest wind gusts recorded in the state include:

  • Austwell: 49 mph
  • South Bird Island: 47 mph
  • Corpus Christi Naval Air Station: 46 mph
  • Packery Channel: 45 mph
  • Aransas Pass: 44 mph

Tropical storm warnings are still in effect across southern Texas, particularly in Corpus Christi, where gusts up to 50 mph are still possible. As a result of the storm, more than 12,000 homes and businesses in Texas are currently without power, with additional outages expected in the coming hours.

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