Tropical cyclone
Tropical Storm Alberto has recently formed, and there are indications that another storm might develop in a similar region in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico soon.
The National Hurricane Center has identified an area with a 30% chance of becoming a tropical cyclone within the next seven days, located near where Alberto is currently active.
Forecast models
Forecast models suggest the potential for a storm to form over the weekend and potentially move towards the same areas in South Texas and northeastern Mexico that were affected by Alberto.
Additional rainfall
While it's too early to predict the formation or intensity of a potential storm, any system that develops is likely to bring additional rainfall to an area already affected by Alberto, increasing the risk of flooding.
A second individual
In tragic news, a second individual has lost their life in the New Mexico fires, as confirmed by the New Mexico Department of Public Safety.
A burnt vehicle
The authorities discovered the remains of this individual in a burnt vehicle in Ruidoso during the South Fork Fire, with the person's identity remaining unknown due to the condition of the body, according to New Mexico State Police Public Information Officer Wilson Silver.
Identification documents
“No legible identification documents were located in the burned vehicle,” Silver said.
The first casualty
The first casualty of the fires was named as 60-year-old Patrick Pearson. While over 250 million Americans are set to endure temperatures exceeding 90 degrees this week due to a significant June heatwave, individuals residing in select regions of the Rockies are experiencing a contrasting situation.
Scorching temperatures
In areas of Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming, rather than battling scorching temperatures, residents have been dressing warmly in winter attire since Sunday.
A state of disaster
On Wednesday afternoon, Governor Greg Abbott of Texas declared a state of disaster for 51 counties as Tropical Storm Alberto maintains its influence over the southern regions of the state.
Emergency response personnel
“Texas is working closely with local officials and emergency response personnel to swiftly deploy all necessary assistance as heavy rainfall, tropical storm force winds, and coastal flooding impact communities in South Texas and the Coastal Bend,” Abbott said.
State and local officials
“I urge Texans in at risk-areas to remain weather aware and heed the guidance of state and local officials to keep themselves and their families safe," Governor Abbott added.
Counties in the disaster
The counties in the disaster declaration are: Aransas, Atascosa, Bandera, Bee, Bexar, Brazoria, Brooks, Calhoun, Cameron, Chambers, DeWitt, Dimmit, Duval, Edwards, Fort Bend, Frio, Galveston, Goliad, Gonzales, Harris, Hidalgo, Jackson, Jefferson, Jim Hogg, Jim Wells, Karnes, Kenedy, Kinney, Kleberg, La Salle, Lavaca, Live Oak, Matagorda, Maverick, McMullen, Medina, Nueces, Orange, Real, Refugio, San Patricio, Starr, Uvalde, Val Verde, Victoria, Webb, Wharton, Willacy, Wilson, Zapata and Zavala.
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