Summary
The center of Alberto is about 120 miles east-southeast of Tampico, Mexico. It is expected to reach Mexico's Gulf coast early Thursday. A tropical storm warning is in effect for the northeastern coast of Mexico. High winds and as much as 10 to 15 inches of rain are expected in Corpus Christi.
The heat wave is expected to last until at least Friday. The National Weather Service has issued a heat warning for much of the U.S. and Canada. The heat wave has been blamed for at least two deaths. The weather service has issued an alert for much the country.