Tropical Storm Alex – First of 2010

2010 Named Storm Alex – formed in the west central Caribbean Sea early Saturday, June 26. This storm is moving to the west-northwest and is traveling over very warm surface water. We are expecting this storm to intensify slightly before it moves over the Yucatan Peninsula. It will then emerge into the Gulf of Mexico and it’s shape, track and remaining energy after being over land is difficult to predict.

Computer modeling is showing several possible tracks in the Gulf of Mexico due to a number of variables. We are closely monitoring this storm and will post unofficial updates as needed. However, persons all along the Gulf Coast of the US should monitor this storm’s progress.

Please use the link below for frequent updates from the National Hurricane Center in Miami:

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

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“THIS IS NOT AN OFFICIAL ADVISORY. These updates and advisories are based upon information from our own computer models, NOAA, Local Weather Data Centers, deep water Buoy Data, and other publicly available sources. FOR THE SAFETY OF YOUR PROPERTY AND PERSON, please refer to your Local, State, and Federal Authority updates for Official Advisories and Orders. For up to the minute advisories and official updates, it is essential that you monitor your local Emergency Government, NOAA and Local Media Broadcasts. Please do not make personal safety decisions based upon information presented here in this Unofficial Advisory.”

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