An Air Force plane has found that Alberto is located farther to the northeast and stronger than previously thought.
As of 10am CDT a hurricane warning has been issued for the gulf coast of Florida from Longboat Key to the Ochlockonee River.
A tropical storm warning remains in effect south of Longboat Key to Englewood and west of the Ochlockonee River to Indian Pass.
A tropical storm watch remains in effect from south of Englewood to Bonita Beach.
Alberto is moving toward the north-northeast near 7 mph. This general motion is expected to continue for the next 24 hours.
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 70 mph with higher gusts. Alberto has the potential to become a hurricane within the next 24 hours.
Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 230 miles to the northeast and southeast of the center. The large extent of tropical storm force winds means that these winds will be felt along the coast well in advance of the arrival of the center.
Coastal storm surge flooding of 8 to 10 feet above normal tide levels can be expected over a large portion of the warning area.
Storm total rainfall amounts of 4 to 8 inches with isolated maximum amounts to 10 inches are possible through tuesday across portions of central and northern Florida and southeastern Georgia mainly along and to the right of the track of Alberto.
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