Tropical Storm Alberto is expected to make landfall Thursday morning near Tampico, Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center. The storm has strengthened slightly and is now blowing winds of 50 mph with even higher gusts.
Alberto's tropical storm-force winds extend more than 450 miles north of its center into southern Texas, bringing heavy rains, coastal flooding, and gusty winds. These conditions are forecast to continue along the coasts of Texas and Northeastern Mexico through Thursday.
