%PDF-1.5 %���� Later that day, Alberto accelerated somewhat in a northerly direction due to another short-wave trough approaching the central Gulf Coast of the United States, with the storm's forward speed increasing to about 14 mph (23 km/h). As a result, Alberto began drifting over Georgia, executing a small cyclonic loop before entering Alabama. Alberto continued inland as a tropical depression well north into Michigan and produced Seven families were evacuated from their homes in Safford due to flooding. It became a tropical storm on August 7. Up to 27.85 in (707 mm) of rain fell near Americus. As of 10 p.m. Friday Subtropical Storm Alberto was located 110 miles southeast of Cozumel, Mexico, and was moving east at 5 mph. [23], Along the state line with Florida, five counties in southwestern Georgia reported 3 to 5 in (76 to 127 mm) of precipitation. Although the system previously had a rather poor appearance on satellite imagery, the center of circulation became more embedded within the deep convection. To the east in Coweta County, 6 to 8 in (150 to 200 mm) of rain fell. It was reclassified as a tropical storm on Sunday. A thunderstorm in Pike County on July 4 generated wind gusts exceeding 55 mph (89 km/h), downing a number of trees and power lines and damaging homes and historical buildings in Zebulon. Seventy to eighty families in the county were evacuated. Many low-lying areas were flooded. Damage to roads and bridges in the county totaled approximately $500,000. As a result, Tropical Depression One developed just west of Isla de la Juventud at 06:00 UTC. Alberto became a hurricane again for its third and final time on August 18. STORM Alberto is already wreaking havoc in Florida, forcing thousands … Tropical Storm Beth. Tropical Storm Alberto produced extensive flooding over portions of Alabama, Georgia, and Florida in July 1994. [19], Approximately 471,000 acres (191,000 ha) of croplands were submerged, causing about $100 million in damage to agriculture. Using a variety of resources to gather data, including the Global Precipitation Measurement mission or GPM core satellite, NASA estimated the rainfall Alberto created over its path. Tropical Storm Allison was a tropical storm that devastated southeast Texas in June of the 2001 Atlantic hurricane season.An arguable example of the "brown ocean effect", Allison lasted unusually long for a June storm, remaining tropical or subtropical for 16 days, most of which when the storm was over land dumping torrential rainfall.The storm developed from a tropical … Several bridges washed out and many roads were closed, including State Route 27 near Drayton. Alberto weakened back to a tropical storm after wind shear increased on August 14. Subtropical Storm Alberto First Named Atlantic Storm of 2018 ... A turn and slow track to the north is expected into Saturday before accelerating some on its path northward. T1��{N�P�{��fK���kQv��0m����� g�``adbd�`k���h�6Sq'�Z�� Widespread inundation of crops were reported in both counties. At the Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta, 7.05 in (179 mm) of rain was recorded, forcing many to evacuate flooded apartments in nearby College Park. Although Florence weakened significantly before making landfall as a Category 1 storm, she brought unprecedented amounts of rainfall and subsequent flooding to parts of North and South Carolina. Further north, the Flint River also overflow its banks in Baker and Mitchell counties. (AP/AAP) The storm had maximum sustained winds of 85kms/h and was moving north at 13kms/h. Fifteen of the United States Geological Survey's (USGS) gaging stations were severely damaged or demolished, forcing data to be collected manually and reported by cellphone. Rainfall totals between 4 and 7 in (100 and 180 mm) flooded numerous culverts, houses, and roads in Rockdale County. The new front could become Tropical Storm Humberto but its path is still unclear. The city of Montezuma was the hardest hit of all when the flood levee was topped by the nearby Flint River. [18] Peak discharges along the Flint and Ocmulgee rivers exceeded 100-year flood levels. [18], For a time, the city of Macon was completely cut off by flood waters severing all roads in and out of the city. The flooding was severe, inflicting $40 million (1994 USD) in damage to infrastructure, $14 million in insured damage, and $25 million in agricultural losses. Water also inundated Interstate 85 at exit 11. Most of the city lost all water service during the height of flood when two major treatment plants were flooded. Two other fatalities occurred after flood waters destroyed a home on Lake Jackson and another after a mobile home was swept away. 0 Initially a tropical depression, the system moved westward, before curving northwestward on July 1 and entering the Gulf of Mexico. [15], Along the coast, damage was limited to sea walls, piers and boats, and roof damage to some beachfront motels. Cleanup would take months to complete. [2] However, a low aloft centered over the south-central Gulf of Mexico and a mid-latitude short-wave trough moving eastward across the northern gulf caused the depression to curve northwestward on July 1. As the storm progressed inland, it brought down signs, billboards, trees and powerlines, and triggered moderate flooding; about 18,500 customers lost electric power. Meanwhile, locations further to the west of landfall generally received 1" or less of storm total rainfall during Alberto. [18], Numerous county roads were flooded in Lee County due to swollen streams and creeks. One woman suffered minor injuries. Throughout Alabama, Georgia, and Florida, approximately 18,000 businesses and homes suffered damage or destruction. hޤVmk�0�+�q����o2�@�6]a�Bm�A�-��c[e���N�]5�%�0�N�ӽ(�sD0� 80��!�XjD!g b`��� ,J9��8���i]�M��+��6�x��cr���3-5�3��aVWڜ�9�2���\=��x� 7��l�#$�oib���Y��(��H6��-�3�I��S��z��㱹;iW��&)#S�����F۶ɥr�g1��r�B��/.���(���.�\I��:�ۢ|��[����VV_��Nn�c����6��L7J�6�n���G���s�eY�&պT@I����yk��b�M��uC~yM�����Wժ~,�5y(�I��~V4��nd�K�(����. ������i��_Lr@\���@����X������(` �!F An area of low pressure near Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula could morph into a tropical storm in the coming days. Forecasters expect a turn to the north soon. A tropical storm warning has been issued for the Mississippi/Alabama border to the Aucilla River in Florida. [26] Standing water also covered numerous roads in Leslie. Extensive flooding occurred in Newton, with more than $100,000 in property damage. [25] Several locations along State Route 37 flooded in Fort Gaines, a city in Clay County.To the north in Randolph County, Cuthbert recorded 23.85 in (606 mm) of rainfall during a 5-day period. However, Alberto rapidly weakened, falling to tropical depression intensity by 00:00 UTC on July 4. Several roads were inundated by flood waters and a number of culverts and drainage systems that collapsed due to excessive water; a total of 20 roads were closed. Hurricane Alberto peaked as category 2 hurricane before again weakening. [11] At St. George Island, wind gusts reached 58 mph (93 km/h). Storm Alberto path tracking: Did tropical storm make landfall? A woman died when her cars ran into a washed out road; two others were injured in the same location. Little deep convection developed until June 26, when the wave was situated in just north of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. [18] Although the river crested about 7 ft (2.1 m) lower than initially predicted, flooding moderately or severely damaged approximately 300 homes in Bainbridge, as well as more than a dozen businesses. Additionally, a 16‑year‑old girl drowned after attempting to rescue a dog. Beryl followed the season’s first major storm, Tropical Storm Alberto, which was the earliest-forming Atlantic storm since 2003. Subtropical storm Alberto is shifting to the east is prompting alerts for Florida today. [22] The flooding was considered the worst in the history of the state. On August 15 Tropical Storm Alberto was forced to moved south and later on, to the southwest. There were 31 deaths in the state,[19] most of which from cars being swept onto flooded roads or into swollen creeks. The system quickly weakened to a tropical depression early on July 4. The water plant suffered about $900,000 in damage,[27] causing it to be shut down. In late August 2012, Tropical Storm Isaac hovered over the Caribbean Sea, projected to follow a path toward the northwest. Damage to roads and bridges in the county reached approximately $250,000. The storm generated heavy precipitation over much of southeastern Alabama. The Apalachicola remained above flood stage until August, although in localized areas, flooding persisted until September due to Tropical Storm Beryl. Many roads were inundated, forcing the closure of 175 roads and 1,000 bridges. Tropical Storm Alberto took a similar path in 1994. A number of homes and businesses were suffered extensive impact, with up to several million dollars in many. [17] Due to a previously stalled cold front, which subsequently caused Alberto to remain stationary, the ground was already saturated with rainfall. Alberto will strengthen and move slowly toward the northern Gulf Coast late this weekend. About 1 to 5 in (25 to 127 mm) of precipitation fell in Dodge, Pulaski, Wilcox counties, inundating croplands along the Ocmulgee River. Despite the extensive damage and loss of life caused by the storm, the name Alberto was not retired and was used again in the 2000 season. [13], In Georgia, rainfall from the tropical cyclone peaked at 27.85 in (707 mm) near Americus. The first tropical storm of the season has formed off the Atlantic coast, kicking off this year's hurricane season more than week early. Thereafter, a high pressure system caused Alberto to drift over west-central Georgia and central Alabama, until the storm dissipated over Alabama on July 7. [3], Early on July 2, a reconnaissance aircraft flight into the cyclone indicated that it had intensified into a tropical storm, which was assigned the name Alberto. [10], Upon forming, the storm dropped heavy rainfall over parts of Cuba, peaking at 10 inches (250 mm). Thunderstorm winds damaged some buildings and mobile homes. Original models in the U.S. have the storm moving west through central Florida and into the Gulf of … Additionally, the water authority suffered about $1.2 million in damage. [18], In Dougherty County, the Flint River exceeded its banks, forcing over 20,000 residents to evacuate. Over 600 people were evacuated from their homes county-wide after rising waters began to flood residential areas. The first tropical cyclone and named storm of the annual hurricane season, Alberto developed from a tropical wave over the northwestern Caribbean Sea on June 30. The watch was subsequently upgraded to a tropical storm warning from Gulfport, Mississippi to Cedar Key, Florida; it was soon altered to a hurricane warning. Weather Underground provides information about tropical storms and hurricanes for locations worldwide. ST LOUIS (LALATE) – A Tropical Storm Alberto Projected Path update reveals that Alberto is heading toward Florida, rather than New Orleans. [18], In Columbus, 3.5 in (89 mm) of precipitation was observed in 24 hours, while 5.72 in (145 mm) of rain fell throughout a 4-day period. At Indian Springs State Park, water overflowed the dams, flooding the park with up to 3 ft (0.91 m) of water. A graphic from the US National Weather Service shows Subtropical Storm Alberto's projected path. Two mobile home parks were flooded. And in the 2018 season, Tropical Storm Alberto plowed through the Gulf, but in late May, not June. [19][20] Damage to highway infrastructure exceeded $130 million. [3], On June 30, on the day of Alberto's formation, a tropical storm warning was issued from Puerto Juárez to Mérida, Mexico; the warning was discontinued on July 1. Back in 1994, it was the infamous Tropical Storm Alberto and the catastrophic flooding it brought to our region. However, strong wind shear diminished a significant amount of convection while the system crossed the Bahamas on June 28. 74 0 obj <> endobj Many streets in the city were flooded, including two portions of U.S. Route 82 and a part of State Route 266. The resultant flash flood forced the evacuation of two homes and the closure of seven roads, while one bridge was washed out. [18] Another person died in a DeKalb County due to a car accident caused by slick roads. Alberto strengthened steadily over the Gulf of Mexico, and by midday on July 3, it peaked as a strong tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 km/h). [18], In Clayton County, rising waterways forced the evacuation of nearly 500 people in the Jonesboro area,[18] including about 200 people at an apartment complex along Sullivan Creek, a tributary of the Flint River. Additionally, freshwater flooding forced about 3,000 people to flee their homes. Virtually all of the precipitation became instant runoff into streams and rivers. Alberto could become Tropical Storm Alberto tonight as it nears Florida. Tropical Storm Alberto originated in Senegal on June 18, 1994, as a tropical wave. [24] A local fertilizer plant was also threatened by the swollen Flint River. Due to where Tropical Storm Alberto made landfall - just east of our county warning area near Laguna Beach, FL - the axis of heaviest rainfall set-up across the eastern half of our county warning area. [18], About 9–13 in (230–330 mm) of rain fell in Butts County. [16] As a result, there was extensive river flooding that exceeded 100-year events in some locations, particularly along the Apalachicola and Chipola Rivers. Storm Alberto path tracking: Did tropical storm make landfall? Some residential areas were flooded, resulting in evacuations. h�bbd``b`�$�c�`V��@�m!#�M�,#1�ƚ �� During the 2018 North Atlantic hurricane season, Tropical Storms Alberto and Gordon as well as Hurricanes Florence and Michael made landfall in the U.S. A subdivision was evacuated, as well as areas around Lake Blackshear. [18], Several people in Taylor County reported seeing a funnel cloud. h�b```f``�b`2@�� (���! Tropical Storm Alberto Duration: February 19, 2030 – February 21, 2030: Peak intensity: 50 mph 1000 mbar: Hurricane Chris at 115 mph. Alberto dumped over a foot of rain in a 24-hour period. It was the first tropical storm of the 1988 Atlantic hurricane season.It started from a region of low pressure off of the coast of South Carolina on August 5.. A reconnaissance aircraft flight into the system on June 30 detected a well-defined circulation. It took almost two weeks before service was restored. [11][12], At Destin, Florida, sustained winds blew at 63 mph (101 km/h),[13] while winds gusted to 75 mph (121 km/h); however, there was an unofficial report of 89 mph (143 km/h) gusts. Tropical Storm Alberto (also known as Hurricane Alberto) became a tropical storm farther north than any other Atlantic tropical cyclone. [18] Flooding resulted in the closure of seven roads and the collapse of several bridges. In Early and Miller counties, 7 to 10 in (180 to 250 mm) of rain fell between July 3 and July 7, while an additional 3 to 7 in (76 to 178 mm) of precipitation was observed from July 10 to July 14. An estimated 25% of crops across Henry County sustained damage, with about 10,000 acres (4,000 ha) of farmlands inundated with water. [18] Additionally, flood waters approached the home of former President of the United States Jimmy Carter, but no damage occurred. [18], Flooding also occurred in portions of the Atlanta metropolitan area. [28] Numerous other dwellings in the county were destroyed. endstream endobj startxref [3] About three hours later, the cyclone made landfall near Destin, Florida, at the same intensity. Five deaths were reported in the county, with four people drowning in the river and another from a woman being trapped in her home for several days. Alberto was responsible for $1.03 billion in damages (1994 USD)[1] and 32 deaths. Early on the following day, the depression intensified into Tropical Storm Al… [4], On the Florida Panhandle, residents boarded up windows in anticipation of what was to be a "fury". A thunderstorm on the following day produced downburst winds, which damaged a few office buildings, ripped off portions of a church roof, and downed more trees in the city. Radiosonde data from Dakar, Senegal, indicated that a tropical wave emerged into the Atlantic from the west coast of Africa on June 18. Although very weak, the depression remained a tropical cyclone until its circulation dissipated over Alabama late on July 7. Governor Rick Scott has declared a state of emergency in all 67 Florida counties as Subtropical Storm Alberto makes its way north through … [citation needed]. In this natural-color image, coastlines and national borders are delineated in black. In Crisp County, a portion of Interstate 75 was closed due to flooding. [13] As heavy rain fell to the north, tremendous volumes of water moved down major river systems into the Florida Panhandle. At 12:00 UTC on July 3, Alberto attained its peak intensity with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 km/h) and a minimum barometric pressure of 993 mbar (29.3 inHg). Nine people died after cars washed off of inundated roads. Alberto formed as a subtropical depression over the northwestern Caribbean Sea, became a subtropical storm over the southeastern Gulf of Mexico, and then transformed into a tropical storm before making landfall along the coast of the Florida Panhandle. Tropical Storm Alberto path. In Terrell County, the sheriff's department reported that many roads were inundated due to swollen creeks and streams. The creek overflowed its banks by roughly 8 ft (2.4 m), with water entering 75 first-floor apartments. After bypassing the short-wave trough, the cyclone's forward progress became blocked by a building high pressure area. [8] Then-Governor of Florida, Lawton Chiles, declared a State of emergency for parts of the state, and advised residents along the coast to monitor updates regarding the storm. Initially, the depression moved westward at about 8 mph (13 km/h). [5] At gasoline stations, unusually long lines formed, and local stores did increased business in selling emergency supplies. Portions of State Route 34 were inundated with up to 2 ft (0.61 m) of water. Hurricane Opal weakened as it entered Georgia by way of the Florida panhandle in 1995, but caused significant damage to the metro Atlanta area. Flooding resulted in the closure of approximately 1,000 bridges, while about 471,000 acres (191,000 ha) of croplands were inundated in Georgia alone. In Heard County, the city of Franklin recorded 6.13 in (156 mm) of precipitation. [14] Throughout northwest Florida, 5 in (130 mm) of rain fell,[11] with totals as high as 21.57 in (548 mm). endstream endobj 75 0 obj <> endobj 76 0 obj <> endobj 77 0 obj <>stream Tropical Storm Alberto at peak intensity making landfall in western, North Georgia and Atlanta metropolitan area, Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, List of wettest tropical cyclones in the United States, Timeline of the 1994 Atlantic hurricane season, Costliest U.S. tropical cyclones tables updated, Preliminary Report: Tropical Storm Alberto 30 June – 7 July 1994, "Tropical Storm Alberto Preliminary Report Page 10", "Tropical Storm Alberto Not So Tough; As `Fury' Sputters, Only Tourism Is Hit Hard in Florida Panhandle", "Florida Braces for Tropical Storm Alberto", "Tropical Storm Hits Florida, but Damage Is Little", "Season's 1st Tropical Storm Heads for Gulf Coast", "Tropical Storm Alberto Preliminary Report Page 3", "A tropical depression that dumped up to 10", "Tropical Storm Alberto Floods of July 1994 Disaster Survey Report", Floods In Central And Southeastern Georgia In July 1994, Flood-Related Mortality -- Georgia, July 4-14, 1994, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, "Hurricane Michael may be costliest disaster for Georgia agriculture", "Flood Brings Danger Now, Worry Later For Georgia", "Search and Rescue Operations in Georgia During Major Floods, July 1994", "Alberto racked up $2.8 million in storm damage", "Worker 'saved day' at Clayton apartments", "Remembering the 31 lives lost during the Flood of 1994", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tropical_Storm_Alberto_(1994)&oldid=1012494331, 1994 natural disasters in the United States, Articles with dead external links from September 2018, Articles with permanently dead external links, Articles with dead external links from April 2019, Articles with unsourced statements from August 2016, Articles with dead external links from July 2018, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 16 March 2021, at 17:45. Extensive flooding was reported in much of Dooly County. Totally normal stuff here. [27] Two deaths occurred in Henry County, both from separate drowning incidents in the Towaliga River. The entire downtown area was inundated with up to 18 feet of water. A few hours later, the cyclone made landfall near Destin, Florida, at the same intensity. Floodwaters entered hundreds of homes each in Coffee, Dale, Geneva, Henry, and Houston counties. [19] At least 100 dams and recreational watersheds suffered severe damage or were destroyed. Later on July 3, the hurricane warning was discontinued and replaced with a tropical storm warning, which was lifted at 2100 UTC. As a weakened tropical depression, the remnants of Alberto dropped extensive rainfall throughout the region. In Bainbridge, the rising Flint River caused 300 residents to evacuate. [9] Over 3,000 people sought refuge in Red Cross shelters along the coast of Florida, westward into parts of Alabama. Several homes and businesses were inundated. (Image: NHC) Damage in Florida totaled about $80 million. Initially a tropical depression, the system moved westward, before curving northwestward on July 1 and entering the Gulf of Mexico. In Webster County, many roads were inundated due to the flooding of streams and creeks. On Lake Corinth, a 17‑year‑old boy attempted to fix a downed telephone line, but died after his boat capsized. Subtropical Storm Alberto continues path through the Caribbean By Kalie Pluchel | May 26, 2018 at 9:28 PM CDT - Updated August 14 at 6:55 AM ARKLATEX (KSLA) - Alberto is continuing to move through the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico. In the five counties of Brooks, Colquitt, Cook, Thomas, and Worth, the Little and Ochlockonee rivers overflowed their banks, flooding adjacent areas. On July 2 at about 0000 UTC, the depression strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico near the Yucatan Peninsula to become Tropical Storm Alberto. [18], In Americus, flood waters threatened 21,000 acres (8,500 ha) of peanuts and other crops such as cotton and corn, while numerous streets, businesses, and homes were inundated. 90 0 obj <>stream Three homes in West Point were evacuated. Deep layer shear, 850-300 MB, showed the dominant shear vector pattern along or in the direction of the path of the storm suggesting the heaviest rainfall would likely occur along the track of the low pressure center. The City of Albany was cut in half by the flooding, and hundreds of caskets were disinterred and floated away, sometimes disintegrating into the water. A tractor trailer on U.S. Route 280 washed away, killing the three male occupants of the vehicle. [29], Because of the severe flooding in the state of Georgia, then-governor Zell Miller declared 30 counties in a state of emergency, which included the following counties in central Georgia: Bibb, Butts, Crawford, Dooly, Houston, Jones, Lamar, Macon, Monroe, Peach, Sumter, Taylor, Twiggs, and Upson.
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