Current Location: 26.9N, 84.2W
Geographic Reference: 120 miles West of Tampa, FL
Movement: North-northwest at 14 mph
Max Winds: 45 mph gusting to 60 mph
Organizational Trend: Steady
Forecast Confidence: Average

Satellite imagery over the past several hours indicates that dry air from the western Gulf is being entrained into the south and eastern side of Alberto. On the satellite image above, the heavy squalls near and east of the center have dissipated. The only squalls remaining are to the west and southwest of the exposed center. The effect of dry air entrainment into a tropical cyclone generally results in weakening, or at least slowing any strengthening process. This dry air entrainment may limit Alberto’s potential to strengthen prior to reaching the Florida Panhandle tomorrow morning. In addition, the dry air may reduce the rainfall potential along the track across the Florida Panhandle and Alabama.

Alberto has been moving a little more quickly over the past few hours. Landfall is projected to be not far from Panama City, Florida near sunrise tomorrow. Max sustained winds at landfall may be in the 50 mph to 60 mph range over a small area near the center.

Our next full advisory will be issued by 3PM CDT

Meteorologist: Chris Hebert

Lat.	Lon.	Max Sustained Winds	Category
26.90N	84.20W	45 mph	Subtropical Storm