a satellite image of a hurricane
Source: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of the Department of Commerce of the United States.
Brian Cohen·
Weather
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Tropical Storm Alberto to Affect Southeastern Texas and Northeastern Mexico: June 2024 Travel Alert

The first storm of the hurricane season has formed.

Hurricane season began on Saturday, June 1, 2024; and the first tropical system of the northern western hemisphere has formed: due to the effects from Tropical Storm Alberto to affect southeastern Texas and northeastern Mexico June 2024, you may want to consider delaying your travel — or, at least, keep yourself updated as to the latest information pertaining to the weather — if this region is in your travel plans over the next couple of days.

Tropical Storm Alberto to Affect Southeastern Texas and Northeastern Mexico: June 2024 Travel Alert

Maximum sustained winds of Tropical Storm Alberto — which is currently approximately 150 miles east southeast of Tampico in Mexico and moving west southwest at a speed of nine miles per hour — are at 40 miles per hour; and landfall is expected to occur as a slightly stronger tropical storm somewhere near Ensenada de Mangles as early as 2:00 in the morning Central Daylight Time tomorrow, Thursday, June 20, 2024.

a map of a storm
Source: National Hurricane Center of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of the United States.

Up to as much as 20 inches of rain can fall in local areas of Mexico across the across the higher terrain of the states of Coahuila, Nuevo Leon, and Tamaulipas in Mexico, as portions of northeastern Mexico and southeastern Texas may experience as much as ten inches of rain.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the:

  • Coast of Texas from San Luis Pass southward to the mouth of the Rio Grande
  • Northeastern coast of Mexico south of the mouth of the Rio Grande to Tecolutla

A dangerous storm surge of up to four feet above normal tide levels, large swells of surf, localized flash flooding, strong rip currents, windy conditions, and the aforementioned significant precipitation are all possible. Electrical power outages are likely to occur; and an isolated tornado may be possible.

Tropical Storm Alberto may not be a very strong tropical storm; but it is quite large in area.

Flight Waivers, Delays, and Cancellations

If you are traveling to southeastern Texas and northeastern Mexico over the next couple of days, expect delays and cancellations of flights. Keep up to date on the latest information pertaining to this tropical weather system which may adversely affect your travel plans. Better yet, postponing or canceling your trip might be a better option — no matter which mode of travel you plan on taking.

If you have a flight scheduled, your flight may be delayed or canceled — and you may be eligible for a waiver of a fee to change your itinerary. If you are driving in any of these areas, watch out for deteriorating weather conditions and traffic problems.

See also

Here are seven airlines which have issued travel alerts as a result of this tropical weather system:

Final Boarding Call

Be sure to contact your airline or transportation provider for the latest information pertaining to your travels — if they are adversely affected — and please: travel safely.

Source: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of the Department of Commerce of the United States.

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