Subtropical Storm Alberto facts for kids

Subtropical Storm Alberto was the very first tropical cyclone of the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season. This storm was special because it was the first tropical or subtropical storm to enter the Gulf of Mexico since 1976. It was also the strongest storm in May, based on its air pressure, since Hurricane Able in 1951.

Alberto hit parts of the United States, including Georgia and Alabama. When it made landfall, its winds were about 45 miles per hour.

The strongest winds Alberto had reached around 65 miles per hour. Sadly, nine people died because of the storm in Cuba and the United States.

Images for kids

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  Initial rain forecast from NWS showing significant rain in the Pink areas.

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  Total rainfall associated with Alberto in the United States

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  Radar image of Alberto near landfall

See also

In Spanish: Tormenta tropical Alberto (2018) para niños