If it weren't for #PTC1 designation (Started in 2017 as a way for NHC to communicate impacts / risk / issue watch/warnings prior to a storm actually forming), this would have been the first cone map for newly designated Tropical Storm #Alberto 19Jun2024 10aCDT

Impacts from #PTC1 heading for land soon. 18Jun2024

Sloppy June storms are common. "Don't focus on center point". Large wind field North of storm, hence Tropical Storm warnings TX coast. Onshore wind flow to help push waters higher North of #PTC1, especially around GalvestonTX. Heavy rains coming to TX / Mexico. 18Jun2024 7pCDT

~#PTC1 in Gulf of Mexico.
~Another system could form there towards next week. NHC 20% tropical development chance.
~Area may approach Southeast US coast around Friday 20% tropical development chance.
17Jun2024 8pEDT/7pCDT

Although #PTC1 has Tropical Storm winds it is not organized enough to be classified as a tropical system. PTC designation allows NHC to proactively communicate potential impacts and hazards. Rain is currently the largest impact. 17Jun2024 7pCDT/6pCST