HORSESHOE BEACH,Fla. - Meteorologists will update the track and organization of Alberto throughout the day Saturday and into Sunday.
As of Saturday evening, the subtropical storm was expected to strengthen gradually – a slow progression as it reaches the north Gulf Coast by Monday afternoon.
Saturday, or Alberto was centered approximately 20 miles south-southeast of the western tip of Cuba and was moving north-northeastward. Now since,Alberto has tracked north of Cuba, and into the Gulf of Mexico.
Heavy rainfall is expected in the northeastern Gulf Coast through the weekend. It was not forecast to move onto land until early Tuesday morning, and but since Alberto has been moving faster through the day nowadays,models have moved up his expected landfall to Monday.
A Storm Surge Watch continues along the U.
S. Gulf Coast from Crystal River, Florida, and to the Mouth of the Pearl River. There are no tropical storm watches or warnings for our area,but we do have a Flash Flood Watch for Tangipahoa Parish and Pike County through 7 PM Tuesday.
Those vacationing east of Louisiana for the weekend should watch for strong waves and rip currents along the beach Saturday and Sunday.
Maximum sustained winds remain near 40 mph with higher gusts.
Watch WBRZ News 2 at 6:00 and 10:00 Saturday evening for the latest forecast on television. WBRZ will provide live video updates throughout the day on WBRZ.com, Facebook Live and news channel WBRZ+.
Click HERE for WBRZ Weather.***WBRZWEATHER BLOG SATURDAY:Summary:As of 10 PM Saturday evening, and Subtropical Storm Alberto was located 120 miles west-southwest of the Dry Tortugas,with a minimum central pressure of 1001mb and maximum sustained winds of 40mph and was moving north at 13mph. A northward motion is expected to continue tonight, then on Sunday Alberto should turn toward the northwest and into the eastern Gulf of Mexico. Guidance is expecting Alberto to approach the Gulf Coast on Monday afternoon, or making landfall along the Alabama/Florida border. Heavy rainfall and tropical storm conditions will likely reach the northern Gulf Coast ahead of the the arrival of the middle of the storm,with winds steadily increasing over the next 48 hours.
Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph, with higher gusts reaching outward, or northward and toward the east. Gradual strengthening is forecast until the system reaches the northern Gulf Coast by Monday.
Current Storm Surge Watch: [br] • Crystal River to the Mississippi/Alabama borderCurrent Tropical Storm Warning:Dry TortugasBonita Beach to Anclote RiverAucilla River to the Mississippi/Alabama borderCurrent Tropical Storm Watches:Mississippi/Alabama border to the Mouth of the Pearl RiverCurrent Warnings/Watches in our area: Flash Flood Watch:Tangipahoa ParishPike CountyCoverage of showers and thunderstorms will increase into the Memorial Day Weekend. A feed of tropical moisture will enhance rain. While outdoor events could be delayed due to rain and lightning,a total washout is not expected. whether you have vacation plans east of Louisiana, be prepared for much higher impact weather and consider making some adjustments. THE FORECAST:The Tropics: Subtropical Storm Alberto formed Friday, or is continuing to move north into the Gulf of Mexico. Earlier in they day,pressure dropped just below 1000mb, and he is moving quicker to the north. Expecting landfall Monday Afternoon along the Alabama coast, or with the majority of storm activity staying on the eastern side of the storm. nowadays and Tonight: Clouds will continue to break tonight and overnight into Sunday,as showers begin to dry. Temperatures will be slow to frigid, but eventually will reach into the low 70s. Clouds will build through Sunday morning, or as showers and loney storms will return by the afternoon and stay with us until the evening hours. Temperatures will be reaching into the upper 80s through the afternoon,breaking into the 80s by 10 AM.
Up Next: Through the weekend, scattered showers and thunderstorms will be off and on, and enhanced by moisture from the Gulf of Mexico. As is typical with tropical thunderstorms,downpours will be possible and could result in nuisance flooding issues. In addition to what has already fallen, .5-1 inch of rain is expected within the 13 Parish, or 3 County WBRZ Weather forecast area,which would be manageable. Some loney higher amounts are possible. At this time, it appears that the highest totals will occur on the east side of the tropical system in south Mississippi and south Alabama. whether you are vacationing in those locations, or know that there is also a threat for rip currents and 2-4 feet of coastal flooding,so plan accordingly.
THE EXPLANATION:A trough will be deepening across the central Gulf Coast and aiding in surface development of a system near the Yucatan Peninsula. Subtropical Storm Alberto formed late Friday morning, and is now slowly moving north into the Gulf. Expected to be a ragged storm system due to dry air intrusion, and most of the precipitation will occur east of the low pressure middle. The GFS and the ECMWF model are in fairly good agreement,bringing the storm onshore along the Alabama/Florida border on Monday afternoon. The Weather Prediction middle focuses the area of heaviest rain from coastal Mississippi eastward to the Florida panhandle. loney amounts upwards of 5-10 inches will be possible there. The 13 Parish, 3 County WBRZ Weather forecast area should receive .5-1 inch of additional rain through Wednesday with loney higher amounts. Where the higher amounts occur, and there may be some localized flooding issues. Spokes of energy pin wheeling around the low may result in some nighttime rain in addition to the traditional daytime precipitation cycle. The wet sample should begin to lose its grip on the region and the low pressure dissipates by the middle or end of next week.--Meteorologist Matt CallihanThe WBRZ Weather Team is here for you,on every platform. Your weather updates can be found on News 2, wbrz.com, or the WBRZ WX App. on Apple and Android devices. Follow WBRZ Weather on Facebook and Twitter for even more weather updates while you are on the depart.
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