HURRICANE CENTER: Updated Alberto track, video forecast
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11:00 p.m. MONDAY UPDATE: Alberto continues to weaken as it moves north and is now a subtropical depression.
#firstalertwx Alberto continues to weaken... moving north... inland over Alabama but still with a cluster of very heavy rain @WOKVNews https://t.co/FTdQXuuK2Z
— Mike Buresh (@MikeFirstAlert) May 29, 2018
4:40 p.m. MONDAY UPDATE: Alberto has made landfall northwest of Panama City in Laguna Beach, Fl.
#firstalertwx radar imagery indicates #Alberto may be making landfall very near Panama City moving northward about 8 mph @WOKVNews pic.twitter.com/ESCTp05zzV
— Mike Buresh (@MikeFirstAlert) May 28, 2018
#firstalertwx severe t'storm WARNING until 5pm for extreme NW Nassau Co., parts of Camden, Charlton & Brantley Co. as storm moves north at 35 mph - heads-up Folkston/nearby areas! @WOKVNews pic.twitter.com/o5zKfu67WN
— Mike Buresh (@MikeFirstAlert) May 28, 2018
.@MikeFirstAlert says #Alberto has officially made landfall. #FirstAlertWX @WOKVNews @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/CFDLJntXS9
— Tenikka Smith Hughes (@TenikkaANjax) May 28, 2018
3:30 p.m. MONDAY UPDATE: Alberto is close to making landfall near Panama City, Fl. Several severe Thunderstorm warnings have been activated since around 3 p.m. in the Jacksonville viewing area.
#firstalertwx 37 mph wind gust at Cecil Field as narrow, heavy band of showers/storms moves north across Western Duval Co. @WOKVNews pic.twitter.com/VCoSBxvfyG
— Mike Buresh (@MikeFirstAlert) May 28, 2018
#Alberto approaching landfall near Laguna Beach #FirstAlertWX pic.twitter.com/XEPQpeuP4P
— Corey Simma (@CSimmaWX) May 28, 2018
#firstalertwx storms building east into Ware Co., Ga - heads up - high wind potential - near & west of Waycross @WOKVNews pic.twitter.com/8YG2U2NbTe
— Mike Buresh (@MikeFirstAlert) May 28, 2018
#firstalertwx severe t'storm WARNING - potential 60 mph winds - much of Clay Co./Northern Putnam Co. Storms moving north at 30-35 mph @WOKVNews pic.twitter.com/slqh9O1MD2
— Mike Buresh (@MikeFirstAlert) May 28, 2018
11 a.m. MONDAY UPDATE: Alberto is weakening slightly on approach to the gulf coast. Winds are down to 60 mph as he's moving N at 8 mph.
11AM Update from @NHC_Atlantic has #Alberto making landfall between Panama City Beach and Destin after 1 PM CDT. Movement is North at 8 mph with sustained winds 60 mph #FirstAlertWX @WOKVNews pic.twitter.com/nxJJ6IvrQF
— Corey Simma (@CSimmaWX) May 28, 2018
8 a.m. MONDAY UPDATE: Alberto is moving slowly, at six miles per hour northward toward the panhandle. The storm has sustained winds of 65 mph.
8AM Advisory from @NHC_Atlantic has #Alberto 100 miles SSE of Destin. Forward speed has slowed a bit to 6 mph to the North. Winds still 65 mph. New track to come at 11AM #FirstAlertWX pic.twitter.com/eXYRrsFMIZ
— Corey Simma (@CSimmaWX) May 28, 2018
5 a.m. MONDAY UPDATE:
Alberto is still packing 65 mph winds is slowing down some on his northwestward journey.
Landfall now expected Monday afternoon south of Destin, Florida.
Latest update from @NHC_Atlantic has #Alberto slowing down, therefore delaying landfall to Monday afternoon. A dry slot is over NE FL, keeping us rain-free this morning! Storms will return this afternoon #FirstAlertWX @WOKVNews pic.twitter.com/pC2apXWF6B
— Corey Simma (@CSimmaWX) May 28, 2018
11 p.m. SUNDAY UPDATE: Alberto continues to head for the northern Gulf Coast moving at 9 mph with winds still at 65 mph. There are no major changes with this advisory.
Alberto may not be able to become fully “tropical” before landfall Monday.
11pm advisory is in for #Alberto. Winds still at 65 mph. Moving NW at 9 mph. #FirstAlertWX @actionnewsjax @wokvnews pic.twitter.com/Hf9I0AeoBN
— Garrett Bedenbaugh (@wxgarrett) May 28, 2018
8 p.m. SUNDAY UPDATE: Despite the less than impressive appearance, Alberto has strengthened. Reports from an Air Force Reserve hurricane hunter aircraft show the maximum sustained winds are now 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher gusts. A special advisory will be issued within the hour.
JUST IN: The 8 pm advisory is in for #Alberto. Winds up to 65 mph. Pressure down to 991 mb. Moving NW at 12 mph. #FirstAlertWX pic.twitter.com/EiXVkeqZbi
— Garrett Bedenbaugh (@wxgarrett) May 28, 2018
- Max winds now at 65 mph (74+ mph = hurricane)
- Moving NW at 12 mph
- Pressure down to 991 mb
- Hurricane Hunters flying through the storm now
- Next track update is 11 pm eastern
- The rip current at the beaches remains very high
5 p.m. SUNDAY UPDATE: Winds remain at 50 mph, moving NNW at 12 mph. Landfall is now forecast for Monday afternoon along the western Florida Panhandle.
5 PM Advisory is in for #Alberto. Winds still at 50 mph. Moving NNW at 12 mph. Landfall now forecast for Monday afternoon along the western Florida panhandle. #FirstAlertWX @actionnewsjax @wokvnews pic.twitter.com/3EKsbfGzqc
— Garrett Bedenbaugh (@wxgarrett) May 27, 2018
The Tropical Storm Warning along the west coast of Florida has been
— Garrett Bedenbaugh (@wxgarrett) May 27, 2018
discontinued south of the Anclote River.
The Storm Surge Watch has been discontinued along the northern Gulf Coast west of Navarre, Florida. #Alberto
Dry slot will move into NE FL and SE GA tonight, bringing much drier conditions overnight. #flwx #jaxwx #gawx pic.twitter.com/V1Iwlo5GN3
— NWS Jacksonville (@NWSJacksonville) May 27, 2018
Here is the hour by hour forecast for Jacksonville. #FirstAlertWX https://t.co/ZDQFQdVHzv pic.twitter.com/fiizlMYrqg
— Garrett Bedenbaugh (@wxgarrett) May 27, 2018
2 p.m. SUNDAY UPDATE: Subtropical Storm Alberto is holding steady with 50 mph winds.
The updated track hasn't changed much. It still shows Alberto moving north Sunday and turning northwest Sunday night and Monday.
The Tropical Storm Warning along the west coast of Florida has been discontinued south of the Middle of Longboat Key.
The first named storm of 2018 likely won't make landfall as a hurricane as it approaches the Gulf Coast, but Alberto's effects will still be felt as far east as Jacksonville.
The main threat is heavy rain -- some areas of Northeast Florida could see as much as four inches -- and wind gusts could top 40 mph.
Jacksonville's window for heavy rain is between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Spotty showers will then dot the area this evening.
Memorial Day will start off dry, with some areas seeing sunshine. A few storms will get going from midday to the early evening hours.
A few storms could be strong, and an isolated tornado is also possible thanks to the tropical setup. The risk of tornadoes was already seen early Sunday; a tornado warning was issued for parts of Dade County.
The rip current at the beaches remains very high.
LIVE MAP: Tracking AlbertoLIVE MAP: Tracking Alberto as it approaches landfall in Florida. Got a question? Ask Garrett Bedenbaugh. And tell us where you're checking in from! Subtropical Storm Alberto strengthens bringing gusty winds, heavy rains, storm surge to Gulf region: http://bit.ly/2IQYvn2
Posted by Action News Jax on Sunday, May 27, 2018
We will see rain pushing north this morning through the afternoon. Less coverage this evening as some dry air heads our way. #FirstAlertWX #Alberto pic.twitter.com/k25d38Ucr8
— Garrett Bedenbaugh (@wxgarrett) May 27, 2018
UPDATED Tornado threat through this afternoon: an isolated spin-up tornado is possible in the yellow painted area. Highest threat will be along the coast #FirstAlertWX #Alberto pic.twitter.com/ANpDHflUF4
— Corey Simma (@CSimmaWX) May 27, 2018
Due to persistent rain, SJCFR Marine Rescue will be closing lifeguard towers for the remainder of the day Sunday.
— SJC Fire Rescue (@SJCFireRescue) May 27, 2018
Truck patrols will remain in place on all beaches until 6PM this evening. Full tower staffing will... https://t.co/R19oUBD8Bi
Tropical storm force winds reaching the Tyndall AFB Tower in the Gulf ahead of #Alberto. #FirstAlertWX pic.twitter.com/AAmvs8TgpQ
— Garrett Bedenbaugh (@wxgarrett) May 27, 2018
Some rainfall reports as of 4 pm. #FirstAlertWX pic.twitter.com/E8ELy809E9
— Garrett Bedenbaugh (@wxgarrett) May 27, 2018
#firstalertwx it's official.... @ 4:40pm from @NHC_Atlantic - Alberto landfall at Laguna Beach, Fl., a little northwest of Panama City - will continue to move inland over the Panhandle @WOKVNews pic.twitter.com/2GNRnjr7YR
— Mike Buresh (@MikeFirstAlert) May 28, 2018
#firstalertwx severe t'storm WARNING parts of Clay, Bradford, Putnam Co. as storm near Keystone Heights moves NE near 40 mph possibly packing winds up to 60 mph @WOKVNews pic.twitter.com/x9hdTU4Ybl
— Mike Buresh (@MikeFirstAlert) May 28, 2018
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