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Subtropical Storm ALBERTO


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Subtropical Storm Alberto Special Discussion Number  11
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL012018
730 PM CDT Sun May 27 2018

This special advisory is being issued to show that, based on
observations from an Air Force Hurricane Hunter aircraft, that
Alberto strengthened to an intensity of 55 kt.  Based on this, the
intensity forecast through 24 hours is revised upward.  No change
has been made to the track forecast.

KEY MESSAGES:

1.  The risk of flooding and flash flooding over western Cuba, the
Florida Keys, and south Florida will continue through Monday.  Heavy
rain and the risk of flooding will begin across the Florida
Panhandle tonight, then spread northward from the Florida Panhandle
into much of Alabama, western Georgia, and Tennessee through
Tuesday.

2.  A hazardous storm surge is possible along portions of the
eastern Gulf Coast tonight and tomorrow, including areas well east
of the track of Alberto's center.  Residents in the storm surge
watch area are encouraged to follow guidance given by their local
government officials.

3. Tropical storm conditions are likely within portions of the
tropical storm warning area tonight and tomorrow.

4. Dangerous surf and rip current conditions will continue to
affect portions of the eastern and northern Gulf Coast through
Monday.


FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS

INIT  28/0030Z 28.4N  85.7W   55 KT  65 MPH...SUBTROPICAL STORM
 12H  28/0600Z 29.1N  85.7W   55 KT  65 MPH...TROPICAL STORM
 24H  28/1800Z 30.4N  86.2W   55 KT  65 MPH...INLAND
 36H  29/0600Z 32.2N  86.6W   30 KT  35 MPH...INLAND
 48H  29/1800Z 34.7N  87.0W   25 KT  30 MPH...INLAND
 72H  30/1800Z 39.7N  86.9W   20 KT  25 MPH...POST-TROP/REMNT LOW
 96H  31/1800Z 45.1N  83.1W   15 KT  15 MPH...POST-TROP/REMNT LOW
120H  01/1800Z...DISSIPATED

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Forecaster Pasch

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