Alberto has picked up a little speed and will continue to gather strength as it makes it way here.
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Alberto arrives ahead of hurricane season
The Caribbean system is now Subtropical Storm Alberto.
Heavy rainfall expected with approaching storm
The National Weather Service in Mobile is calling for excessive rainfall and possible flash flooding associated with the system developing in the Caribbean.
Tornado watch in effect for Okaloosa
Okaloosa County is included in a tornado watch until the early hours Sunday morning.
Storms dump water here, cause Destin damage
This morning's storm dumped 1.26 inches of rain here, but blew down trees and fences in Destin.
Florida has the second-wettest summer on record
Florida was cooler and wetter than normal this summer.
Increasing winds expected through Monday
The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory for Okaloosa county. Walton County is under a tropical storm watch.
Irma weakens some but is expected to regain strength
Hurricane Irma's interaction with Cuba is weakening the storm, but it is expected to re-intensify once it crosses over the Florida straights.
Irma expected to become a major hurricane; Holt to see more rain today
Tropical Storm Irma is expected to continue to gain strength. Meanwhile, Holt will see more rain today from the remnants of Harvey.
Additional rain through Thursday associated with Harvey
The Holt area can expect rain through Thursday as a result of Tropical Storm Harvey.
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