Marine Tropical Storm — Freeport To Matagorda Ship Chnl 20 To 60nm, Gulf of Mexico

2024-06-18 to 2024-06-20 · Freeport To Matagorda Ship Chnl 20 To 60nm, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

Although wind data are sparse in this zone, Tropical Storm Alberto is believed to produce sustained wind to tropical storm force.

Wider weather episode

A Potential Tropical Cyclone became Tropical Storm Alberto as it moved generally westward across the southern Gulf of Mexico and made landfall in the Tampico area. Several storm marine wind gusts and a waterspout occurred with this storm.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1194680. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.