The first named storm of the Atlantic Hurricane Season has formed fourteen days early.
It has been given the name Alberto.
Top winds are 45 mph and the central pressure is 1007 millibars.
Alberto is expected to continue meandering southwestward but will turn gradually to the north.
It could impact North Carolina on Tuesday and then it will head toward New England, becoming subtropical as it does.
Sea surface temperatures are marginal for some development. Wind shear is relatively light, which will allow for some development. But the storm is surrounded by relatively dry air and its circulation is small, so it will be vulnerable to the effects of the drier air.
So, significant strengthening is not anticipated. Alberto should top out at about 50 mph intensity.
