The Gulf Coast of Mexico and Texas experienced heavy rain, flooding, and gusty winds as the first named storm of the hurricane season made landfall on Thursday. The storm, named Alberto, brought life-threatening flooding and mudslides to parts of northeastern Mexico, while the Texas coast faced moderate coastal flooding.

According to the National Hurricane Center, the heavy rains and gusty winds were beginning to subside for the Texas coast, but moderate coastal flooding was still expected in the morning. A tropical storm warning that was issued for the Texas coast was lifted, however, a warning remained in effect for the northeastern coast of Mexico.

Prior to the storm's arrival, parts of Texas had already been affected by moderate flooding, turning streets into waterways. In response to the storm's advancement, Governor Greg Abbott declared a disaster declaration for 51 Texas counties to ensure sufficient resources and personnel for storm response.

The National Weather Service advised residents in the storm-affected areas to prepare by having at least five to seven days' worth of food, water, and essential supplies on hand. In Surfside Beach, Brazoria County, flooded roads were visible, with cars attempting to drive through the high waters.

Alberto's center was projected to move further west into Mexico and weaken, possibly dissipating by Thursday night, as stated by the National Hurricane Center. Certain regions of Mexico, including Coahuila, Nuevo León, and Tamaulipas, were expected to receive maximum rainfall totals of up to 20 inches.

Tragically, the storm appeared to be linked to several deaths in Mexico. Civil protection authorities reported that one man lost his life in the La Silla river in Monterrey, the capital of the northern state of Nuevo León. Additionally, two minors were reported to have died due to electric shocks in the municipality of Allende.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has warned that this year's hurricane season, which started on June 1 and ends on November 30, is likely to be well above average. NOAA predicts as many as 17 to 25 named storms, with up to 13 hurricanes and four major hurricanes.

This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.