According to the National Weather Service, Tropical Storm Alberto caused significant damage in Texas, particularly in coastal communities. However, the storm’s outer band also resulted in a tornado touchdown more than 90 miles west of Houston.
As per the NWS damage survey, the tropical tornado was initiated at 5:25 p.m. on Wednesday and covered almost 2 miles in the northwest direction of Bellville, located in Austin County.
According to the NWS, the tornado caused destruction for a total of two minutes. Hardwood trees were uprooted and snapped, a metal roof of a business was ripped off, and at least two homes were damaged during the incident.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the winds of the tornado reached their highest speed at 100 mph, which earned it an EF-1 classification under the Enhanced Fujita Scale. This rating system is based on the estimated wind speeds and the damage caused by the tornado. An EF-1 classification is given to tornadoes with wind speeds ranging from 86 to 110 mph.
According to the NWS survey summary, a tornado touched down northwest of Bellville near State Highway 36. It then followed a path along Koy Road and crossed the intersection of State Highway 159 and Koy Road before heading towards private ranch land.
Thankfully, there were no reported cases of fatalities or injuries according to the NWS.
As it moved inland over northeast Mexico, Tropical Storm Alberto lost its strength and weakened on Thursday. Unfortunately, its impact was felt as it caused three fatalities in the Nuevo Leon and Veracruz states.
According to reports from civil protection authorities, three fatalities are associated with the rainfall caused by Alberto. One man lost his life in the La Silla River in Monterrey, the state capital, while two minors tragically died from electric shocks in Allende municipality. Local news sources revealed that the minors were riding a bicycle during the rainy weather.
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