The center of Tropical Storm Alberto is currently nearing Mexico's shoreline, with its location approximately 100 miles from the state of Veracruz and 150 miles from Tamaulipas, as reported by Mexico's National Meteorological Service.
The storm is moving at a slow pace towards the west-southwest at 9 mph, carrying sustained winds of 40mph and gusts reaching up to 52 mph.
Forecasters warn that the storm has the potential to bring strong winds capable of toppling trees and billboards, as well as generating waves up to 4 meters high.
Anticipating significant impact, the states of Hidalgo, Nuevo León, Puebla, San Luis Potosí, Tamaulipas, and Veracruz are expected to experience 'extraordinary rainfall.'
Moreover, eight other Mexican states are likely to face 'intense' and 'torrential' rain, while four additional states may encounter 'very strong' rainfall.
The National Meteorological Service has cautioned that the heavy rainfall could be accompanied by lightning, possible hail, and may trigger landslides, raise river and stream levels, as well as cause overflows and flooding.
