Tropical Storm Alberto (1988) facts for kids
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Tropical Storm Alberto shortly after becoming a tropical storm.
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| Formed | August 5, 1988 |
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| Dissipated | August 8, 1988 |
| Highest winds | 1-minute sustained: 40 mph (65 km/h) |
| Lowest pressure | 1002 mbar (hPa); 29.59 inHg |
| Damage | None |
| Areas affected | Maine, Atlantic Canada |
| Part of the 1988 Atlantic hurricane season | |
Tropical Storm Alberto was a special kind of storm that formed farther north than most other storms in the Atlantic Ocean. It was the very first tropical storm of the 1988 Atlantic hurricane season.
What Was Tropical Storm Alberto?
Tropical Storm Alberto was a powerful weather system. It started as an area of swirling air with low pressure. This happened off the coast of South Carolina on August 5, 1988.
Alberto's Journey
The storm quickly began to move towards the northeast. On August 7, it officially became a tropical storm. At this time, it was about 60 miles (95 km) east of Nantucket, an island in Massachusetts.
Alberto kept moving fast. It reached the western part of Nova Scotia in Canada late on August 7. The storm then lost its strength the next day. This happened when it moved north of Newfoundland.
After the Storm
Tropical Storm Alberto brought some light rain and wind along its path. Luckily, it did not cause any damage. No one was hurt because of this storm.
