26 May 2018 / Mississippi/Alabama, United States

Storm crossing the Gulf, expected to make landfall after weekend

Sub-Tropical Storm Alberto is currently located north of the Yucatan, and is expected to strengthen to a Tropical Storm as it continues across the Gulf. The National Weather Service (NWS) estimates it will make landfall on the Mississippi or Alabama Coast on Monday night (28 May).

The NWS is predicting massive rainfall from tomorrow (Saturday 26 May) through to Tuesday 29 May, possibly causing coastal flooding, as well as tropical storm winds from Sunday night through to Monday morning.

The following seas are forecast 1-7 NM offshore:
Saturday: 2-4 ft
Sunday: 10-13 ft
Monday: 12-14 ft
Tuesday: 9-8 ft

The NWS is currently estimating a 2-4 ft storm surge.

At present, all Gulf coast ports are still under normal operations by the US Coast Guard.

For information about operations in the United States contact GAC North America at [email protected]

If quoting any content from Hot Port News, please cite GAC Hot Port News as the source.

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