Overview
- Alberto made landfall near Tampico, Mexico, with 50 mph winds, causing widespread flooding and at least four deaths.
- In Texas, the storm surge led to coastal flooding, with areas like Galveston and Surfside Beach experiencing significant water levels.
- Authorities in both Mexico and Texas prepared extensively, setting up shelters and deploying emergency resources.
- Despite the devastation, some drought-stricken areas welcomed the rain brought by Alberto.
- A new disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico could potentially develop into another tropical storm, following a similar path.