Alberto currently sits in the southeastern Gulf of Mexico and is on its way north. It is still an unorganized system, hampered by a decent amount of wind shear as well as some dry air on its west side. The result continues to be a lopsided storm with all the rain and wind concentrated east of the center. Environmental conditions should gradually improve and the official forecast calls for slow strengthening over the next 36 hours as Alberto heads towards the east-central Gulf Coast.
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for… Bonita beach to the Anclote River… The Aucilla River to MS/AL border.
A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for… the MS/AL border to the mouth of the Pearl River
A Storm Surge Watch in effect for… Crystal River to the mouth of the Pearl River
Around Tampa Bay on Sunday, expect rounds of heavy rain, higher than normal tides, a high rip current risk, and a low-end tornado threat.
