Potential Tropical Storm Alberto Threatens Texas with Heavy Rain and Flooding

Houston, Texas, Texas United States of America
Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June 1 to November 30
Expected to bring 5-10 inches of rain and winds up to 40 mph
Flood watches issued for several Texas counties: Harris, Waller, Washington, Colorado, Chambers, Wharton, Fort Bend, Jackson Matagorda and Brazoria
Gusty winds along southeastern Texas coast and rough seas with high rip currents
Mayor John Whitmire urges residents to be prepared for heavy rainfall and potential flooding
Potential tropical storm, Alberto, threatens Texas with heavy rain and flooding
Storm surge might reach 2-4 feet in Galveston Bay
Tropical storm warnings issued for parts of Texas coast from Port O'Connor to Rio Grande mouth
Potential Tropical Storm Alberto Threatens Texas with Heavy Rain and Flooding

A potential tropical storm is threatening Texas with heavy rain and dangerous flooding, as the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, Tropical Storm Alberto, forms in the Gulf of Mexico.

According to multiple sources,

the system is expected to bring five to ten inches of rain and winds up to 40 mph. In Galveston Bay, Texas, a storm surge might reach 2 to 4 feet.

tropical storm warnings have been issued for parts of the Texas coast from Port O'Connor to the mouth of the Rio Grande.

The tropical system is forecast to make landfall in Mexico just south of Texas and could also bring flooding rain to parts of Mexico and Central America.

Flood watches have been issued for several counties in Texas, including Harris, Waller, Washington, Colorado, Chambers, Wharton, Fort Bend, Jackson Matagorda and Brazoria.

gusty winds are also expected along the coast of southeastern Texas and rough seas with high rip currents.

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) advises people to be prepared for heavy rainfall and potential flooding. Houston Mayor John Whitmire urged residents to look out for their neighbors, families, and not drive in high water.

the Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June 1 to November 30.


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Confidence

90%

Doubts
  • Is the storm expected to make landfall directly on Texas or just south of it?
  • What is the exact location of the potential flooding in Texas?

Sources

98%

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Potential 1st tropical storm of the season threatens Texas with flash flooding

ABC NEWS SITE NAMES Name: ABC News Site Names URL: https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/us-officially-blames-iran_106834435 ABC News Wednesday, 19 June 2024 09:02
  • Unique Points
    • A potential tropical storm is expected to bring heavy rain and dangerous flooding to Texas this week.
    • Five to 10 inches of rain and winds up to 40 mph are expected.
    • In Galveston Bay, Texas, the storm surge might reach 2 to 4 feet.
  • Accuracy
    • The storm could strengthen to Tropical Storm Alberto on Tuesday or Wednesday.
    • Heavy rain is expected to increase in Texas from Tuesday night into Wednesday, with significant potential for heavy rainfall in Houston and south through Corpus Christi.
    • If it organizes into a tropical storm, it would be named Alberto.
    • Several days of heavy rainfall are also expected across portions of southern Mexico and Central America.
  • Deception (100%)
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  • Fallacies (100%)
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  • Bias (100%)
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  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
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    None Found At Time Of Publication

98%

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(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Tropical Storm Warning Issued For Texas | Weather.com

The Weather Channel The Weather Wednesday, 19 June 2024 09:03
  • Unique Points
    • Flooding rain is also likely in parts of Mexico and Central America.
    • The disturbance is currently several hundred miles southeast of Brownsville, Texas.
  • Accuracy
    • Tropical storm warnings have been issued for parts of the Texas and Mexico coasts.
    • Heavy rainfall in Texas and northeast Mexico could be 5 to 10 inches with locally higher amounts possible.
    • Minor to moderate coastal flooding is expected beginning Tuesday and lasting through midweek.
  • Deception (100%)
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  • Fallacies (100%)
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  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
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    None Found At Time Of Publication

98%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Storm Off Texas and Mexico Could Become Tropical Storm Alberto

The New York Times Judson Jones Monday, 17 June 2024 22:19
  • Unique Points
    • A broad and slightly swirling mass of clouds off the coast of Mexico is expected to become Tropical Storm Alberto, the first named storm of the year.
    • Several days of heavy rainfall are also expected across portions of southern Mexico and Central America.
  • Accuracy
    • The system could bring heavy rainfall, with up to 15 inches possible in some areas.
    • Heavy rain is expected to increase in Texas from Tuesday night into Wednesday, with significant potential for heavy rainfall in Houston and south through Corpus Christi.
    • Flooding rain is also likely in parts of Mexico and Central America.
    • Heavy rainfall starting late Tuesday and lasting through early Thursday for SE Texas.
    • Highest rainfall amounts will likely fall near Corpus Christi and in the Rio Grande Valley, with between 6-10 inches of rain possible.
  • Deception (100%)
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  • Fallacies (100%)
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  • Bias (100%)
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  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

98%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Heavy rainfall remains possible for Houston area as tropical system churns in Gulf

Click2Houston News Online Caroline Brown, Tuesday, 18 June 2024 15:21
  • Unique Points
    • Tropical Storm Warning: Potential Tropical Storm #1 has formed and will likely become Tropical Storm Alberto on Tuesday in the Bay of Campeche.
    • Flood watch issued for Washington, Colorado, Chambers, Wharton, Fort Bend, Jackson, Matagorda, Brazoria and Galveston counties until 1 a.m. Thursday.
    • Gusty winds to 30mph expected in SE Texas along with rough seas and high rip currents.
    • Rainfall totals forecast for parts of Houston: half an inch to an inch.
    • Coastal counties and areas further southwest could see 2-3 inches of rainfall.
  • Accuracy
    • Heavy rainfall starting late Tuesday and lasting through early Thursday for SE Texas.
    • Highest rainfall amounts will likely fall near Corpus Christi and in the Rio Grande Valley, with between 6-10 inches of rain possible.
  • Deception (100%)
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