Tropical Storm Alberto formed today in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, becoming the first named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. Forecasters predict this season to be more active than usual, and Alberto’s early arrival underscores these concerns. Currently located approximately 185 miles east of Tampico, Mexico, and 295 miles south-southeast of Brownsville, Texas, Alberto is packing sustained winds of 40 mph and moving westward at 9 mph. The National Hurricane Center in Miami has issued advisories, cautioning that Alberto could bring heavy rainfall, coastal flooding, and gusty win…