Tropical Storm Alberto

[wx247]

http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/goes/flt/t1/vis.jpg

At least Alberto had his moment to shine for a few hours, but it still looks pretty well organized at the moment since it has a really good outflow and well defined LLC.

Hmm... I am not seeing what you are apparently. While it is not in horrible shape, I wouldn't call this well organized. Nonetheless, I don't want to be accused of splitting hairs.

The rain shield is inching closer to Tallahassee.

[Noles2006]

Yeah, 914, this looks like crap to me. Definitely not "well organized"

[HurricaneHunter914]

Well maybe its just organized not well organized, but the outflow of this system looks great.

[dixiebreeze]

wxman57 -- what do you think the prospects are for Alberto to regain some strength overnight? I'd say they're very slim to none...

Hmmm... that's what folks were saying last night!

[cpdaman]

anyone who thinks it is well defined right now needs some medication

[all_we_know_is_FALLING]

Alberto is a respectable June storm, for sure.

[Noles2006]

dixie -- yes... but it had one advantage it doesn't have for it now - the loop current.

[6SpeedTA95]

Alberto is a respectable June storm, for sure.

Yes sir no doubt about that...and we're still in the first half of June at that.

[CrazyC83]

It could strengthen, yes, but only if shear dies down enough and the dry air does not entrench any more. The Loop Current allowed it to strengthen, which is being lost now.

[CrazyC83]

Alberto is a respectable June storm, for sure.

Yes sir no doubt about that...and we're still in the first half of June at that.

We also learned to expect the unexpected even in June...for when Beryl comes in...

[whereverwx]

Thanks for that AVN loop Calamity. Boy, you can really see the decrease in the severity of the storms - it went from some grays there back to little red in the center of all that. Hopefully that's a sign that he's hit his peak, but as always, it's just a wait, watch, and see game with these storms.


EDIT TO ADD (so as to not add a new post for this): *Hugs* to ya Calamity Like I said, I wasn't trying to single you out, it just happened to be the post I quoted Nothin' but love to my fellow S2Kers (especially the SE FL ones )

LOL, you're welcome!

Here's an updated AVN loop of Alberto: Click here

The cloud tops have warmed a lot since this morning.

And here's a RGB visible loop since sunrise today: Click here

Good links...the center still looks pretty exposed.

(PS What's your avatar?)

That's Tropical Storm Gustav (2003).

[Derek Ortt]

shear has died considerably, as evidenced by the expanding outflow, now covering 3 quadrants of the storm. That said, there is still dry air

[Droop12]

Just my opinion but the radars from the area look pretty damn impressive for a tropical storm. Take a look at the long range from Tallahassee, you'd think a major hurricane was coming judging by the orginization of the rain bands...http://radar.weather.gov/ridge/radar.php?rid=TLH&product=N0Z&overlay=11101111&loop=yes

[Noles2006]

Derek -- someone mentioned the LLC and MLC separating (again)... what are you thoughts on that?

[HurricaneHunter914]

http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/goes/flt/t1/loop-vis.html

The center in this loop looks like it is slowly being exposed. If shear doesn't decrease then this may lead to Alberto slowly weakening.

[Droop12]

Just my opinion but the radars from the area look pretty damn impressive for a tropical storm. Take a look at the long range from Tallahassee, you'd think a major hurricane was coming judging by the orginization of the rain bands...http://radar.weather.gov/ridge/ ... 1&loop=yes

[Derek Ortt]

All I see is an accelerating system on the radar, which should be inland in about 12 hours

[Droop12]

I was just judging by appearence, Im not actually forecasting a hurricane.

[DESTRUCTION5]

All I see is an accelerating system on the radar, which should be inland in about 12 hours

My thoughts exactly...

[HurricaneHunter914]

Should make landfall near the Big Bend area in about 12-24 hrs judging by the SAT loop.