As of May 25, 2023, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) is monitoring a potential tropical cyclone (PTC) located in the Gulf of Mexico. The system is moving west-northwest at 10 mph and is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Alberto later today or tonight.
The NHC has issued a tropical storm warning for the following areas:
Expected impacts include:
Residents in the warning areas should prepare for the potential impacts of Tropical Storm Alberto. Here are some steps to take:
The Gulf of Mexico has a long history of tropical storms and hurricanes. According to the NHC, there have been 125 named tropical storms and hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico since 1851. Of these, 53 have been major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher).
The most recent major hurricane to make landfall in the Gulf of Mexico was Hurricane Ida in 2021. Ida caused widespread damage and flooding in Louisiana and Mississippi, with winds up to 150 mph and a storm surge of up to 17 feet.
Year | Name | Category | Landfall Location | Maximum Winds (mph) |
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1900 | Galveston | 4 | Galveston, Texas | 145 |
1915 | Sabine | 4 | Cameron, Louisiana | 130 |
1935 | Labor Day | 5 | Florida Keys | 160 |
1947 | Carla | 4 | Port Lavaca, Texas | 150 |
1969 | Camille | 5 | Bay St. Louis, Mississippi | 175 |
1992 | Andrew | 5 | Homestead, Florida | 165 |
2005 | Katrina | 5 | Gulfport, Mississippi | 175 |
2008 | Ike | 4 | Galveston, Texas | 110 |
2017 | Harvey | 4 | Rockport, Texas | 130 |
2018 | Michael | 5 | Mexico Beach, Florida | 155 |
2020 | Laura | 4 | Cameron, Louisiana | 150 |
2021 | Ida | 4 | Port Fourchon, Louisiana | 150 |
Tropical storms and hurricanes can have a significant economic impact on the affected areas. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the average annual economic impact of tropical cyclones in the United States is over $22 billion.
The economic costs of tropical cyclones can include:
Year | Name | Economic Impact (USD billions) |
---|---|---|
2023 | Ian | 112 |
2022 | Nicole | 2.1 |
2021 | Ida | 50 |
2020 | Laura | 19 |
2019 | Dorian | 6.7 |
2018 | Michael | 25 |
2017 | Harvey | 140 |
2016 | Matthew | 10.5 |
2015 | Joaquin | 7.6 |
2014 | Fay | 1.9 |
2013 | Sandy | 75 |
Climate change is expected to increase the frequency and intensity of tropical storms and hurricanes. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the number of Category 4 and 5 hurricanes is likely to increase by 25-30% by the end of the century.
The effects of climate change on tropical storms and hurricanes include:
Region | Projected Impacts |
---|---|
Atlantic Coast | Increased frequency of Category 4 and 5 hurricanes |
Gulf Coast | Increased frequency of Category 3-5 hurricanes |
Pacific Northwest | Increased frequency of strong storms with damaging winds |
Great Lakes | Increased frequency of heavy rainfall events |
There are a number of effective strategies that can be used to manage tropical storms and hurricanes, including:
Q: What is the difference between a tropical storm and a hurricane?
A: Tropical storms are organized systems of thunderstorms with sustained winds of 39-73 mph. Hurricanes are tropical storms with sustained winds of 74 mph or higher.
Q: What is storm surge?
A: Storm surge is a rise in sea level caused by high winds and low atmospheric pressure during a tropical storm or hurricane.
Q: What is the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale?
A: The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1-5 scale that classifies hurricanes based on their maximum sustained winds. Category 1 hurricanes have winds of 74-95 mph, while Category 5 hurricanes have winds of 157 mph or higher.
Q: What is the best way to prepare for a tropical storm or hurricane?
A: The best way to prepare for a tropical storm or hurricane is to have an evacuation plan, secure your home, stock up on supplies, and monitor the storm.
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