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The Latest: Tropical storm watches issued ahead of Alberto
Updated 8:51 pm, Friday, May 25, 2018
The first named tropical weather system of the 2018 hurricane season has formed. The National Hurricane Center says a disturbance moving toward the Gulf of Mexico is now Subtropical Storm Alberto.
The first named tropical weather system of the 2018 hurricane season has formed. The National Hurricane Center says a disturbance moving toward the Gulf of Mexico is now Subtropical Storm Alberto.
The World Meteorological Organization is in charge of naming Atlantic tropical storm system that reach a sustained wind speed of 39 mph.
Scroll through to see celebrities that match (mostly) this year's list.
The World Meteorological Organization is in charge of naming Atlantic tropical storm system that reach a sustained wind speed of 39 mph.
Scroll through to see celebrities that match (mostly) this year's list.
Alberto Rosende, known for the TV series "Shadowhunters."
Alberto Rosende, known for the TV series "Shadowhunters."
Comic actress Beryl Reid, shown in 1975 with co-star Malcolm McDowell of "Entertaining Mr Sloane" at the Duke of York Theatre, London.
Comic actress Beryl Reid, shown in 1975 with co-star Malcolm McDowell of "Entertaining Mr Sloane" at the Duke of York Theatre, London.
Actor Chris Pine at the world premiere of "A Wrinkle in Time" March 26, 2018, in Hollywood.
Actor Chris Pine at the world premiere of "A Wrinkle in Time" March 26, 2018, in Hollywood.
Debbie Reynolds (close eough?) attends American Film Institute Lifetime Achievement Awards honoring Gene Kelly on March 7, 1985, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, California.
Debbie Reynolds (close eough?) attends American Film Institute Lifetime Achievement Awards honoring Gene Kelly on March 7, 1985, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, California.
Mexican telenova star Ernesto Laguardia with co-star Itati Cantoral of the show "Amores con trampa" in 2015.
Mexican telenova star Ernesto Laguardia with co-star Itati Cantoral of the show "Amores con trampa" in 2015.
Actress Florence Henderson arrives at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences' 3rd annual Television Academy Honors in Beverly Hills, Calif., in 2010.
Actress Florence Henderson arrives at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences' 3rd annual Television Academy Honors in Beverly Hills, Calif., in 2010.
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay attends the "Phenoms" soccer documentary mini-series launch event March 11, 2018, at SXSW in Austin, Texas.
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay attends the "Phenoms" soccer documentary mini-series launch event March 11, 2018, at SXSW in Austin, Texas.
New York Times Pentagon correspondent Helene Cooper, left, appears with Arsalan Iftikhar, American International human rights lawyer, on "Meet the Press" in 2015.
New York Times Pentagon correspondent Helene Cooper, left, appears with Arsalan Iftikhar, American International human rights lawyer, on "Meet the Press" in 2015.
Isaac Hanson of Hanson performs at The Fonda Theatre on Nov. 1, 2015, in Los Angeles, California.
Isaac Hanson of Hanson performs at The Fonda Theatre on Nov. 1, 2015, in Los Angeles, California.
"Three's Company" co-star Joyce Dewitt
"Three's Company" co-star Joyce Dewitt
Comedy actress Leslie Mann attends the "Blockers" premiere at SXSW on March 10, 2018, in Austin, Texas.
Comedy actress Leslie Mann attends the "Blockers" premiere at SXSW on March 10, 2018, in Austin, Texas.
Retired NBA superstar Michael Jordan.
Retired NBA superstar Michael Jordan.
Irish singer, actress and model Nadine Coyle.
Irish singer, actress and model Nadine Coyle.
Oscar Isaac played Poe Dameron in "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
Oscar Isaac played Poe Dameron in "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
Patty Duke was named best supporting actress for "The Miracle Worker" in 1963.
Patty Duke was named best supporting actress for "The Miracle Worker" in 1963.
Raphael (different spelling) is one of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Raphael (different spelling) is one of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
American singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles.
American singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles.
Tony "The Birdman" Hawk, is an American pro skateboarder.
Tony "The Birdman" Hawk, is an American pro skateboarder.
Valerie Bertinelli, famous for TV's "One Day at a Time" and "Touched by an Angel."
Valerie Bertinelli, famous for TV's "One Day at a Time" and "Touched by an Angel."
William Shakespeare, author of "The Tempest" and a host of other notable works, might be pleased to have a storm named for him.
William Shakespeare, author of "The Tempest" and a host of other notable works, might be pleased to have a storm named for him.
MIAMI (AP) — The Latest on Subtropical Storm Alberto (all times local):
8:45 p.m.
Tropical storm and storm surge watches have been issued for parts of the U.S. Gulf Coast as Subtropical Storm Alberto slowly moves eastward.
The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said Friday that the tropical storm watch has been issued from Indian Pass, Florida, westward to Grand Isle, Louisiana along a swath that also includes parts of Alabama and Mississippi. The storm surge watch was issued for a stretch from Horseshoe Beach, Florida, to the mouth of the Mississippi River.
Tropical storm watches are also in effect for parts of Mexico and Cuba. Heavy rains are expected in portions of the Yucatan Peninsula and western Cuba.
As of Friday evening, the first named storm of the 2018 hurricane season was centered about 100 miles (161 kilometers) southeast of Cozumel, Mexico.
Its top sustained winds were 40 mph (65 kph). It's expected to continue moving north through the Gulf over the weekend, with gradual strengthening.
Tracking holiday weekend rain chances and the tropics
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5 p.m.
Forecasters have issued tropical storm and storm surge watches for parts of the U.S. Gulf Coast as Subtropical Storm Alberto approaches.
The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said Friday afternoon that the tropical storm watch has been issued from Indian Pass, Florida, westward to Grand Isle, Louisiana along a swath that also includes parts of Alabama and Mississippi. The storm surge watch was issued for a stretch from Horseshoe Beach, Florida, to the mouth of the Mississippi River.
Tropical storm watches are also in effect for parts of Mexico and Cuba.
As of Friday evening, the first named storm of the 2018 hurricane season was centered about 100 miles (161 kilometers) southeast of Cozumel, Mexico.
Its top sustained winds were 40 mph (65 kph). It's expected to continue moving north through the Gulf over the weekend, with gradual strengthening.
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10:30 a.m.
The first named tropical weather system of the 2018 hurricane season has formed. The National Hurricane Center says a disturbance moving toward the Gulf of Mexico is now Subtropical Storm Alberto.
Alberto had top sustained winds of 40 mph (65 kph) early Friday and was located 55 miles (90 kilometers) south of Cozumel, Mexico. The storm was moving north-northeast at 6 mph (9 kph). The storm is expected to bring heavy rain to the Yucatan Peninsula, western Cuba, Florida and the northeastern Gulf Coast throughout the weekend.
A subtropical storm has a less defined and cooler center than a tropical storm, and its strongest winds are found farther from its center. Subtropical storms can develop into tropical storms, which in turn can strengthen into hurricanes.
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8 a.m.
Forecasters say a tropical weather system moving toward the Gulf of Mexico is strengthening.
The National Hurricane Center said Friday that a low pressure system in the northwestern Caribbean Sea has become better defined overnight and could be a tropical depression or storm by Saturday.
They put chances of formation at 90 percent over the next two days.
The system sits east of the Yucatan Peninsula but moving northward. Forecasters say heavy rains are likely across western Cuba, much of Florida and the northern Gulf Coast into early next week.
Portions of the northern Gulf Coast are likely to experience tropical storm force winds and storm surge.
There's also a strong threat of rip currents from Florida to Louisiana.
An Air Force Reserve reconnaissance aircraft is scheduled to investigate.
