Wednesday Midday Update

Alberto classified

Satellite imagery shows that deep convection has finally developed over the low center. A much larger area of convection is well to the east, but will factor in heavy rainfall with landfall.

The Weather Situation
SUMMARY OF 1000 AM CDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...22.2N 95.0W
ABOUT 185 MI...300 KM E OF TAMPICO MEXICO
ABOUT 295 MI...480 KM SSE OF BROWNSVILLE TEXAS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...995 MB...29.39 INCHES

Tropicast: Visible satellite Wednesday Late Morning


Tropical Weather Forecast:
Alberto will make landfall by early Thursday morning. Landfall timing is not important as the effects of Alberto are far from the center. Flash flooding in northeastern Mexico and south Texas will be the main concern with Alberto.

Wednesday Evening Update

Alberto brings heavy rainfall

Heavy rainfall has made its way onshore to the northeastern Mexican and southern Texas coasts. Deep convection is sporatic, but this will not reduce the threat of flash flooding in these areas.

The Weather Situation
SUMMARY OF 700 PM CDT...0000 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...21.7N 95.6W
ABOUT 150 MI...240 KM ESE OF TAMPICO MEXICO
ABOUT 320 MI...515 KM SSE OF BROWNSVILLE TEXAS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WSW OR 250 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...995 MB...29.39 INCHES[/url]

Tropicast: Visible satellite Wednesday Evening


Tropical Weather Forecast:
Alberto will make landfall by early Thursday morning. Landfall timing is not important as the effects of Alberto are far from the center. Flash flooding in northeastern Mexico and south Texas will be the main concern with Alberto.