A tropical system off the coast of Mexico is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Alberto and bring heavy rain and coastal flooding to Texas.
Alberto — which would be the first named storm of the season — has prompted a tropical storm warning in Corpus Christi and south Texas.
![PHOTO: This weather map shows flash flood threats in Texas today, June 19, 2024.](https://i.abcnewsfe.com/a/383d0176-fe7d-4714-b448-05592882cab9/weathermap-2-abc-bb-240619_1718803755152_hpEmbed_16x9.jpg)
This weather map shows flash flood threats in Texas today, June 19, 2024.
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Up to 15 inches of rain is in the forecast.
Storm surge could reach 4 feet and winds could top 40 mph.
The tropical system could strengthen to Alberto late Wednesday.
Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June 1 to Nov. 30.
![PHOTO: This weather map show a tropical threat over the next 24 hours, June 19, 2024.](https://i.abcnewsfe.com/a/a50fd0cd-a842-431d-b68f-34a1f1ba67ca/weathermap-1-abc-bb-240619_1718803646087_hpEmbed_16x9.jpg)
This weather map show a tropical threat over the next 24 hours, June 19, 2024.
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