Five to 10 inches of rain, winds to 35 to 45 mph and an ocean surge could affect portions of the Texas coast, including Rockport, Corpus Christi and South Padre Island.
A developing tropical disturbance is poised to soak much of South Texas with heavy flooding rains. Widespread totals of 5 to 10 inches are likely, with localized amounts up to 15 inches, and tropical-storm-force winds and at least some coastal splash-over and ocean surge are expected, as well.
While this system could strengthen enough to become “Alberto,” there’s a chance it never technically meets the stringent requirements necessary to earn a name. Nonetheless, it’s still going to unleash all the staples of a tropical storm, with 35 to 45 mph winds and accompanying coastal and inland flooding.one, also over the Gulf of Mexico, in the next seven days.
It now looks like the heaviest rain will stay mainly south of Houston, though the city could see a general 3 to 6 inches of rain, with localized greater amounts. Houston, Galveston and the Golden Triangle are in a flood watch.
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