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Alberto set to storm? NHC tracks Mexico Gulf disturbance.

Tropical Storm Watch: Potential Cyclone Alberto Brews in the Gulf.

Published June 14, 2024 at 8:21am by Alexis Simmerman

National Hurricane Center Eyes Two Potential Storms

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring two systems that could become the first named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season.

Invest 90L: Located off the southeastern coast, currently has a 20% chance of formation in 48 hours and 7 days.
Gulf of Mexico disturbance: An area of low pressure with a 40% chance of becoming a tropical depression. Chance of formation: 0% in 48 hours, 50% in 7 days.

AccuWeather Meteorologist Weighs In

"[The] ingredients are in place for tropical development across the southern Gulf of Mexico. These ingredients include light winds and very warm water." — Adam Douty, AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist.

However, Douty notes that the system's proximity to land may hinder its development.

Tropical Waves and Weather Updates

The National Hurricane Center tracks two tropical waves moving west at 11-17 mph, one in the central Atlantic and another in the Caribbean.
Weather watches and warnings issued in Texas.
No hurricanes have hit the U.S. this season, which runs from June 1 to Nov. 30.

Contributors: Cheryl McCloud, Truchelut.