Why Potential Tropical Cyclone 1 Near Texas Hasn't Been Named Yet

Lina Portman3 weeks ago

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As the tropical disturbance south of Texas in the Gulf of Mexico draws closer, it becomes increasingly likely that it will become Alberto, the first named tropical storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, in the next 24 hours.

To become a tropical storm, maximum sustained winds must reach at least 39 mph. Although the disturbance has already reached the necessary maximum sustained wind speeds, there is still no evidence that a “well-defined circulation center has developed,” according to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center.

For now, the NHC has dubbed the tropical event “Potential Tropical Cyclone One,” which allows the NHC to issue advisories, watches and warnings for the system that has not yet strengthened into a tropical storm but which threatens to become so. inches closer to landing.

Discover spaghetti patterns and follow the storm NHC issues warning for South Texas as Potential Tropical Cyclone 1 intensifies

Here is the latest data on Potential Tropical Cyclone 1

Potential Tropical Cyclone 1 is expected to make landfall in Mexico Wednesday evening, but will bring significant rainfall to Texas much sooner, impacting Texas in the coming hours. Those in South Texas and along the coast can expect to see impacts as early as Tuesday evening, which will include heavy rain, coastal flooding, gusty winds and high surf and rip currents.

The NHC warned that the system is very large, with tropical storm-force winds extending outward up to 290 miles northeast of the center. Heavy rain is expected to extend well north of the storm's center, spreading across parts of central Texas. The Weather Channel is forecasting rainfall of up to 15 inches in parts of the state.

Location: 410 miles southeast of Brownsville, Texas
Maximum sustained winds: 40 mph
Movement: north at 7 mph
Pressure: 999 MB
Next review: 13 hours

Here is the latest data on Potential Tropical Cyclone 1

Track the potential of tropical cyclone 1

Lina Portman

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