Tropical Storm Alberto has developed in the western Gulf of Mexico, as reported by the National Hurricane Center. With sustained winds of 40 mph, the storm is currently situated approximately 295 miles away from Brownsville, Texas.
Alberto marks the first named storm of what is anticipated to be a highly active Atlantic hurricane season. The storm's formation aligns closely with historical averages, as the typical onset of the first Atlantic tropical storm falls around June 20, according to the NHC.
