Alberto Brings Heavy Rain and Gusty Winds late Monday
Alberto remains a strong subtropical storm late this morning. Rain intensity on the north side of Alberto has increased this morning, and that heavy rain potential will move into central and south Alabama by this evening as Alberto moves onshore. Rain totals of 2-5″ still appear possible, with isolated amounts a touch higher.
Landfall is projected between Panama City and Destin this afternoon. It then tracks north very close to the highway 331 corridor. Tropical storm force winds or gusts are possible for a good chunk of central and south Alabama. Those arrive this afternoon/evening near Alberto’s core. Tropical storm conditions with gusty winds and waves of heavy rain continue overnight.
The tornado threat from Alberto is very low, but can’t be totally ruled out. The most likely time-frame for an isolated tornado is this afternoon within stronger convective bands.
Winds gradually decrease Tuesday as Alberto’s core lifts north. A high coverage of rain continues throughout the day with plenty of moisture on the backside of Alberto. For the rest of the week, rain coverage will be more scattered in nature. High temperatures reach back into the lower 90s Thursday through next weekend.
