Tropical Storm Alberto, the first named storm of the Atlantic season, has formed over the Gulf of Mexico, bringing heavy rain, coastal flooding, and gusty winds to Texas. According to ABC News, Alberto is forecast to make landfall in Mexico overnight and will continue to impact Texas through Thursday.
The National Hurricane Center reported that the storm system was moving west at about 9 mph and expected to increase in speed. Heavy rain has already started in south Texas, with rainfall totals potentially reaching 10 inches and up to 20 inches in the mountains of Mexico. The Guardian confirmed that a Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the Texas coast, from San Luis Pass to the mouth of the Rio Grande, and the northeastern coast of Mexico.
