Preparations are underway in Florida as Storm Alberto barrels towards the U.S. Gulf Coast. (Reuters)Subtropical Storm Alberto is churning north while strengthening over the Gulf of Mexico today. Before we get into the details, don’t let the name fool you — a subtropical storm comes with all of the same hazards as a tropical storm. If and when it transitions to a tropical storm before landfall, don’t expect anything dramatic to change in the appearance or impacts. (NOAA/WPC)Other risks will also come into play today and Memorial Day, such as storm surge and tornadoes.

Source: Washington Post May 27, 2018 14:53 UTC