Tropical Storm — Matagorda Islands, Texas

2024-06-19 · Matagorda Islands, Texas

Event narrative

Sustained winds over Tropical Storm strength with frequent gusts. For example XMGB Weatherflow site.

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. Coastal flooding occurred along the upper Texas coast.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1197628. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.