TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott declared a state of emergency in all 67 Florida counties due to Subtropical Storm Alberto.
Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant has also signed a State of Emergency and an Executive Order authorizing the use of the Mississippi National Guard as Sub-Tropical Storm Alberto advances to the Gulf of Mexico.
The National Hurricane Center has issued tropical storm and storm surge watches for the Mississippi Coast, which means tropical storm conditions are expected in the next 36 hours. The National Hurricane Center forecasts Alberto to be a Tropical Storm when it makes landfall either late Sunday evening or early Monday morning (winds between 39-74 mph). Heavy rainfall along with coastal and inland flooding continues to be the main threat for South Mississippi starting Sunday into early next week.
With subtropical storm Alberto headed toward the Coast, we are preparing to respond. This morning, I signed a proclamation declaring a state of emergency and an order making the National Guard and other state resources available should they become necessary. pic.twitter.com/AP8ckJ8exA
— Phil Bryant (@PhilBryantMS) May 26, 2018
“Whether you’re a resident of this state or just visiting, you need to stay updated on this evolving tropical system,” said Gov. Bryant. “Coastal and inland flooding could be a serious issue in the coming days. I ask everyone to please make final preparations to your family emergency plan, especially those that live in mobile homes and low-lying areas.”
