Subtropical Storm Alberto forms

NOAA Satellite Image

The National Hurricane Center has upgraded the disturbance over the northwestern Caribbean to Subtropical Storm Alberto.

The initial intensity has been set at 35 knots with movement towards the north-northeast at 5 knots. Alberto is forecast to slowly deepen reaching max winds of 50-60 knots over the next 72 hours as well as turning more towards the north then north-northwest.

TS Alberto forecast track from NOAA NHC

About Fred Pickhardt

I am a marine meteorologist and sailed briefly with American Export Lines in the Far East trade after graduating from State University of New York Maritime College. I have extensive experience in weather analysis, weather forecasting, optimum ship routing, vessel performance evaluations and forensic weather event reconstructions. I founded Ocean Weather Services and as Owner and Chief Consultant currently provide optimum ship routing services and forensic marine weather reports to the maritime industry.
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