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Tropical Storm Alberto -- The graphics and links below will
be updated once Alberto reaches tropical depression status.
Year 2006 Hurricane Alberto Diary
June 13, 2006 -- Alberto moving faster toward the northeast
Wind damage reported in the Savannah Georgia area... A tropical storm
warning remains in effect from South Santee River South Carolina
southward to north of Altamaha Sound Georgia. Gale warnings are also in
effect for the remainder of the South Carolina coast northward through
portions of the North Carolina coast.
At 1100 PM EDT...0300z...the center of Tropical Storm Alberto was
located near latitude 31.8 north...longitude 82.3 west or about 55
miles...90 km...southwest of Statesboro Georgia... Or about midway
between Alma and Vidalia Georgia.
Alberto is moving toward the northeast near 16 mph...26 km/hr. this
general direction of motion...with a gradual increase in forward
speed...is expected during the next 24 hours. on this track the center
will continue to move over southeastern Georgia tonight and early
Wednesday... and move across South Carolina low country during the day
on Wednesday.
June 13, 2006 -- Alberto moving across southeastern Georgia...
At 8 PM EDT the tropical storm warning has been
discontinued from Flagler Beach Florida northward to Altamaha
Sound Georgia.
A tropical storm warning remains in effect for the Atlantic Coast
from south Santee River South Carolina southward to north of
Altamaha Sound.
Gale warnings are also in effect for the remainder of the South
Carolina coast northward through portions of the North Carolina
coast.
At 800 pm edt...0000z...the center of Tropical Storm Alberto was
located near latitude 31.3 north...longitude 82.8 west or about
25 miles...35 km...southwest of Alma Georgia.
Alberto is moving a little faster toward the northeast near 14
mph...22 km/hr. This general direction of motion...with a gradual
increase in forward speed...is expected during the next 24 hours.
On this track the center will continue to move over southeastern
Georgia tonight...and across southern South Carolina Wednesday
morning.
Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph...65 km/hr...with higher
gusts...in a few squalls. Weakening is forecast...and Alberto will
likely become a tropical depression tonight or early Wednesday.
Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 175 miles...280 km
to the northeast and southeast of the center over the Atlantic
waters.
Estimated minimum central pressure is 1001 Mb...29.56 inches.
A storm surge of 2 to 3 feet above normal tide levels is possible
along the Atlantic coast in the warned area.
Storm total rainfall amounts of 4 to 6 inches...with isolated
maximum amounts to 8 inches...are possible into Wednesday evening
over the southeastern half of Georgia...much of North and South
Carolina except for the western parts of those states...and into
extreme southeastern Virginia. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to
4 inches are also possible over the northern and central Florida
peninsula.
Isolated tornadoes are possible over southeastern Georgia and
coastal South Carolina tonight.
June 13, 2006 -- Alberto moves into southern Georgia
At 5 PM EDT the tropical storm warning for the Gulf Coast of Florida is
discontinued. A tropical storm warning remains in effect for the
Atlantic coast from Flagler Beach Florida northward to South Santee
River South Carolina. Gale warnings are also in effect for the
remainder of the South Carolina coast northward through portions of the
North Carolina coast.
At 500 PM EDT...2100z...the center of Tropical Storm Alberto was
located near latitude 30.7 north...longitude 83.2 west or very near
Valdosta Georgia.
Alberto is moving toward the northeast near 10 mph...17 km/hr...and
this general direction of motion...with some increase in forward
speed...is expected during the next 24 hours. On this track the
center will continue to move over Georgia this evening and tonight
and move into South Carolina Wednesday morning.
Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph...65 km/hr...with higher
gusts...in a few squalls. Weakening is forecast...and Alberto will
likely become a tropical depression tonight.
Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 175 miles...280 km
to the northeast and southeast of the center.
Estimated minimum central pressure is 1000 Mb...29.53 inches.
A storm surge of 2 to 3 feet above normal tide levels is possible
along the Atlantic Coast in the warned area.
Storm total rainfall amounts of 4 to 6 inches...with isolated
maximum amounts to 8 inches...are possible into Wednesday evening
over the southeastern half of Georgia...much of North and South
Carolina except for the western parts of those states...and into
extreme southeastern Virginia. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to
4 inches are also possible over the northern and central Florida
Peninsula.
Isolated tornadoes are possible over southeastern Georgia and
coastal South Carolina tonight.
June 13, 2006 --
Alberto inland over north Florida and weakening...
A tropical storm warning remains in effect for the Gulf Coast of
Florida from Bayport to Indian Pass.
A tropical storm warning remains in effect along the Atlantic Coast
from Flagler Beach Florida to south Santee River South Carolina.
At 200 PM EDT...1800z...the center of Tropical Storm Alberto was
located inland near latitude 30.4 north...longitude 83.4 west or
about 55 miles... 85 km...east of Tallahassee Florida.
Alberto is moving toward the northeast near 10 mph...17 km/hr...and
this general direction of motion with some increase in forward speed
is expected today and tonight. On this track the center will be
moving over Georgia later today.
Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 40 mph ...65
km/hr...with higher gusts...in a few squalls. Continued weakening
is expected as the system moves over land...and Alberto will
probably become a tropical depression later today or this evening.
Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 145 miles...230 km
from the center...mainly over water.
The estimated minimum central pressure is 998 Mb...29.44 inches.
Coastal storm surge flooding should begin to subside along the
northeast gulf coast.
Storm total rainfall amounts of 4 to 8 inches...with isolated
maximum amounts to 10 inches...are possible through Wednesday
morning over all of Georgia except for the northwest part of the
state...over much of South Carolina except for the extreme western
portion of the state....and into portions of southern North
Carolina. Additional rainfall amounts of 3 to 5 inches are
possible over central and northern portions of the Florida
Peninsula and the eastern Florida Panhandle.
Isolated tornadoes are possible over portions of northeastern
Florida...southeastern Georgia...and coastal South Carolina
today.
June 13, 2006 -- At around 1230 PM EDT Alberto Makes Landfall...
Reports from an Air Force Reserve unit Hurricane Hunter aircraft and
national weather service doppler radar observations indicate that
the center of Tropical Storm Alberto has made landfall in The Big
Bend area of Florida near Adams Beach...about 50 miles southeast of
Tallahassee Florida.
June13, 2006 -- Alberto About To Make Landfall
At 11 am EDT the hurricane warning is changed to a tropical storm
warning for the gulf coast of Florida from Bayport northward and
westward to the Ochlockonee River. All warnings south of Bayport are
discontinued. A tropical storm warning remains in effect for the Gulf
Coast of Florida from Bayport to Indian Pass. A tropical storm warning
remains in effect along the Atlantic Coast from Flagler Beach Florida
to South Santee River South Carolina.
At 1100 am EDT...1500z...the center of Tropical Storm Alberto was
located near latitude 29.8 north...longitude 83.8 west or about 50
miles... 80 km...southeast of Tallahassee Florida. This position is
just offshore of Keaton Beach Florida.
Alberto is moving toward the northeast near 9 mph...15 km/hr...and
this general motion is expected to continue today. On this track
the center will be moving over northern Florida and into southern
Georgia later today and this evening.
Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph...85 km/hr...with higher
gusts. Weakening will occur as the center moves over land today.
Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 115 miles...185 km
from the center...mainly over water.
An Air Force Reserve unit Hurricane Hunter aircraft recently
reported a minimum central pressure of 996 Mb...29.41 inches.
Coastal storm surge flooding of 5 to 7 feet above normal tide
levels can be expected mainly to the east and south of where the
center makes landfall.
Storm total rainfall amounts of 4 to 8 inches...with isolated
maximum amounts to 10 inches...are possible through Wednesday
morning over all of Georgia except for the northwest part of the
state...over much of South Carolina except for the extreme western
portion of the state....and into portions of southern North
Carolina. Additional rainfall amounts of 3 to 5 inches are
possible over central and northern portions of the Florida
Peninsula and the eastern Florida Panhandle.
Isolated tornadoes are possible over portions of northeastern
Florida...southeastern Georgia...and coastal South Carolina
today.
June 13,2006 Alberto nearing the northeast Gulf of Mexico Coast.
A hurricane warning remains in effect for the gulf coast of Florida from Longboat Key to the Ochlockonee River.
A tropical storm warning remains in effect south of Longboat Key to
Englewood...and west of the Ochlockonee River to Indian Pass. A
tropical storm warning remains in effect for the Atlantic coast from
Flagler Beach Florida northward to south Santee River South Carolina.
At 800 AM EDT...1200z...the center of Tropical Storm Alberto was
located near latitude 29.5 north...longitude 84.2 west or about 50
miles... 80 km...east-southeast of Apalachicola Florida and about 75
miles...120 km...west-northwest of Cedar Key Florida. Alberto is moving
toward the northeast near 9 mph...15 km/hr...and this general motion is
expected to continue until landfall around midday today.
Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph...100 km/hr...with higher
gusts. There is now only a slight possibility that Alberto will become
a hurricane prior to landfall. Tropical storm force winds extend
outward up to 175 miles...280 km from the center. The latest minimum
central pressure reported by the air force reserve hurricane hunters
was 995 Mb...29.38 inches. Coastal storm surge flooding of 7 to 9 feet
above normal tide levels can be expected mainly to the east and south
of where the center makes landfall. Storm total rainfall amounts of 4
to 8 inches...with isolated maximum amounts to 10 inches...are possible
over portions of Florida and southern Georgia through today. Storm
total amounts of 3 to 5 inches are expected over South Carolina and the
coastal plains of North Carolina and southeastern Virginia through
Wednesday.
Isolated tornadoes are possible over portions of central and northern
Florida...southern Georgia...and southern South Carolina today.
June 13, 2006 - With a slug of dry air overtaking the center of
circulation... Alberto's chances of becoming a hurricane are
evaporating. June 13, 2006 - Alberto Not Strengthening As It Approaches
The Gulf Coast Of Florida.
With a slug of dry air overtaking the center of circulation... Alberto's chances of becoming a hurricane are evaporating.
A hurricane warning remains in effect for the Gulf Coast of florida
from Longboat Key to the Ochlockonee River. Preparations to
protect life and property should have already been completed.
At 5 am EDT the tropical storm warning along the
Atlantic Coast has been extended northward to South Santee River
South Carolina. A tropical storm warning is now in effect for the
Atlantic coast from Flagler Beach Florida northward to South Santee
River.
A tropical storm warning remains in effect south of Longboat Key to
Englewood...and west of the Ochlockonee River to Indian Pass.
Tropical storm center located near 29.2n 84.2w at 13/0900z
position accurate within 30 nm
June 12, 2006 Tropical Storm Alberto approaches the Florida coast
June 12. 2006 Alberto Not Strengthening As It Approaches The Gulf Coast
Of Florida.
At 200 AM EDT...0600z...the center of Tropical Storm Alberto was
located near latitude 28.8 north...longitude 84.4 west or about 85
miles...140 km...west-southwest of Cedar Key Florida. Alberto is moving
toward the northeast near 10 mph...17 km/hr...and this general motion
is expected to continue for the next 24 hours. The center of Alberto is
expected to reach the Florida Gulf Coast within the warning area late
this morning.
June 12. 2006 Alberto Continues To Churn Toward The Florida Big Bend Area...
A hurricane warning remains in effect for the Gulf Coast of Florida
from Longboat Key to the Ochlockonee River.
A tropical storm warning is in effect south of Longboat Key to
Englewood and west of the Ochlockonee river to Indian Pass.
A tropical storm warning is also in effect for the Atlantic Coast
from Flagler Beach Florida northward to the Savannah River...at the
Georgia/South Carolina border.
Present movement toward the northeast or 40 degrees at 9 kt
At 1100 PM EDT the center of Tropical Storm Alberto was located near
latitude 28.4 north...longitude 84.6 west or about 95 miles...150
km...south-southeast of Apalachicola Florida and about 105 miles...165
km...west-southwest of Cedar Key Florida.
Maximum sustained winds are near 70 mph...110 km/hr...with higher
gusts. While some fluctuations in strength are possible prior to
landfall... Alberto still has the potential to become a hurricane
before reaching the Florida Gulf Coast Tuesday morning. Tropical storm
force winds extend outward up to 160 miles...260 km ...to the northeast
and southeast of the center.
Coastal storm surge flooding of 8 to 10 feet above normal tide levels
can be expected over a large portion of the warning area. Tide levels
in the warning areas are already running more than 2 feet above normal.
Storm total rainfall amounts of 4 to 8 inches...with isolated maximum
amounts to 10 inches... Are possible through Tuesday across portions of
central and northern Florida and southern and southeastern Georgia.
Isolated tornadoes are possible over portions of central and northern
Florida and southern Georgia tonight and Tuesday.
June 12, 2006 At 4 PM EST The National Hurricane Center indicated that
...Alberto continues headed for the northeast gulf coast... A hurricane
warning remains in effect for the gulf coast of Florida from longboat
key to the Ochlockonee river.
Tropical storm warning remains in effect south of longboat key to Englewood...and west of the Ochlockonee river to Indian Pass.
Maximum sustained winds are near 70 mph...110 km/hr...with higher gusts. Alberto could become a hurricane prior to landfall.
Alberto is moving toward the northeast near 10 mph...
Maximum sustained winds are near 70 mph...110 km/hr...with higher gusts. Alberto could become a hurricane prior to landfall.
Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 230 miles...370 km...to the northeast and southeast of the center.
Coastal storm surge flooding of 8 to 10 feet above normal tide levels
can be expected over a large portion of the warning area. It
is...however...impossible to specify exactly which locations will
experience the greatest storm surge flooding because this will depend
upon the precise track and wind field near landfall.
Storm total rainfall amounts of 4 to 8 inches...with isolated maximum
amounts to 10 inches...are possible through Tuesday across portions of
central and northern Florida and southeastern Georgia...mainly along
and to the right of the track of Alberto.
Isolated tornadoes are possible over portions of central and northern
Florida today and tonight. Estimated minimum central pressure is 997
mb...29.44 inches.
June 12, 2006 The National Hurricane Center at 11 AM EDT upgraded its
forecast for Alberto and is now issuing a hurricane warning for the
Gulf Coast of Florida from Long Boat Key to the the Ochlockonee River.
Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 230 miles...370 km...to
the northeast and southeast of the center. The large extent of tropical
storm force winds means that these winds will be felt along the coast
well in advance of the arrival of the center. The hurricane hunters
recently reported a minimum central pressure of 997 mb...29.44 inches.
Coastal storm surge flooding of 8 to 10 feet above normal tide levels
can be expected over a large portion of the warning area. Storm total
rainfall amounts of 4 to 8 inches...with isolated maximum amounts to 10
inches...are possible through Tuesday across portions of central and
northern Florida and southeastern Georgia...mainly along and to the
right of the track of Alberto. Isolated tornadoes are possible over
central Florida today and tonight.
June 11, 2006 Tropical Depression One officially became Tropical Storm
Alberto today at 10AM CDT. Four to eight inches of rainfall are
forecast to fall over the Florida Keys through Monday. Alberto is
expected to drop from 10 to 20 inches of rainfall over western Cuba
this weekend, with isolated amounts of 30 inches over higher terrain.
June 10, 2006 -- Tropical Depression One, now forming south of Cuba, is
expected to be the first named storm of the year. It now appears that
the major threat of Alberto is going to be due to the heavy rainfall
associated with the storm. Rainfall amounts in excess of 10 inches and
as much as 30 inches in some areas are likely to produce flash flooding
and landslides. Alberto is expected to pass into the Gulf of Mexico
between Cuba and the Yucatan Peninsula and then turn towards the
northeast and impact the west central Florida Coast. The remnants of
Alberto are then expected to make a run up the eastern seaboard.
On Aug. 9th 2000 Hurricane Alberto crossed 50 degree east moving in
a
northwesterly direction. The current projected path is for the storm to
pass to the east of the Bermuda Islands.
The next named
storm will be Beryl for the year 2000 hurricane season
For current Year 2000 reports see The
Disaster Center's Year 2000 Hurricane Message Board Page
The name Alberto was first used in 1982
In 1982 Hurricane Alberto was a named Storm from the 2nd -
6th
of June. The Storms maximum winds: 75 Knots with a minimum
pressure
of: 985 Hurricane Alberto was a Category: 1 and did not strike the
United
States.
In 1988 Tropical Storm Alberto was active from the 5th - 8th of
August.
The Storms maximum winds: 35 Knots with a minimum pressure of:
1002.
Alberto formed off the coast of the Carolinas and traveled up the
eastern
coast line finally making land fall in Canada
In 1994 Tropical Storm Alberto brought heavy rains and flooding to
Georgia,
Alabama and Florida.
T.S. Alberto Remembered: Ten Year Anniversary
by James Noel, Hydrologist WFO Preachtree City
7/1/04
July 1994 Alberto Cat 1 Tropical Storm Alberto was an active system
from the 30th of June to 7th of July. The Storms maximum winds:
55
Knots with a minimum pressure of: 993. Alberto caused the deaths
of 30 lives due to flooding and $500,000,0000 worth of damage.
Georgia by some accounts experienced its worst flooding in modern
times.
An estimated 1700 roads and 600 bridges were forced out of service, and
several towns were largely under water. Over 40,000 people were
evacuated
due to the rising waters, and about 12,000 homes and businesses were
destroyed
or severely damaged by the flooding. Thirty people were killed in
Georgia
and 2 were killed in Alabama--many of these vehicle- related.
Approximately
11,500 Georgians applied for federal disaster assistance, as 55
counties
in Georgia were declared disaster areas. Also, 13 counties in Florida
and
10 counties in Alabama were declared disaster areas. (See Figure 2 for
a map of counties declared disaster areas.) $60 million in federal aid
was approved for the flood-damaged areas.
Flooding also affected some parts of the Florida panhandle and
southeast
Alabama. The flooding severely damaged or destroyed many homes,
businesses,
farms, highways, dams, and bridges, with damage estimates for the three
affected states now placed at between $750 million and $1 billion.
Damage
to government-owned structures was estimated to be nearly $60 million.
Agricultural damage estimates are placed at around $100 million, but
may
well be higher in the final analysis.
NOAA
--Tropical Storm Alberto Heavy Rains and Flooding Georgia,
Alabama, Florida July 1994
Suspended
sediment and agricultural chemicals in floodwaters caused by tropical
storm
Alberto 1994
U.S.
Geological Survey Yearbook Fiscal Year 1994
Counties
in the
declared disaster area 1994
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