Thursday, August 31, 2017

Aug. 31 17

Northwest Houston, TX, during the early morning.
Northwest Houston, TX, during the early afternoon.
Northwest Houston, TX, during the late afternoon.
Northwest Houston, TX, during the early evening.


Summary: The day was very warm, sunny, and dry. No rain. There were no showers, or thunderstorms anywhere in, or near the Houston, TX area, during anytime of the day, that I know of. I didn't see any showers, or thunderstorms on the Houston, TX radar, during anytime of the day. I didn't see, feel, or hear any rain drops. Alto stratus and stratus clouds with maybe some stratocumulus clouds, looked to be scattered across the sky, during the morning, afternoon, evening, and maybe night. The wind speeds looked to be calm with maybe some gentle to moderate gusts. It felt warm, during the early and mid-morning, and night. It felt very warm, almost hot, during the late morning, afternoon, and early evening. It felt very warm, then warm, during the late evening. There was an Air Quality Alert issued and there were still many flood warnings issued for the Houston, TX area. There were no other watches, warnings, alerts, advisories, or weather statements/outlooks issued for the Houston, TX, that I know of. The low temps looked to be in the 70's with maybe some 60's and the high temps looked to be in the 80's with maybe some 70's and 90's, for the Houston, TX area.


Houston, TX Storm Summary: No storm damage, just ongoing flooding in and around the Houston, TX area. There was no rain anywhere in, or near the Houston, TX area, that I know of.


My Storm Summary: I didn't see, feel, or hear any rain drops. I saw some street flooding that was still occurring with blocked off roads. I had to turn around from my usual way home and to work, because of flooded roads. The grass was still wet when I stepped on it. I didn't see any new storm damage. I did find the bottom undercarriage-bumper of a Range Rover, in a ditch, where I work, in northwest Houston, TX.


Locations: Northwest Houston, TX.


Thoughts: It was a pretty pleasant day, here in Houston, TX. The air and temperatures felt nice. I am sadly hoping that Houston, TX does not get any rain soon. I just think that Houston, TX has received too much rain lately and cannot take anymore.


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FXUS64 KHGX 312312
AFDHGX

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
612 PM CDT Thu Aug 31 2017

.AVIATION...
VFR tonight and tomorrow. Light mainly north winds developing this evening
and persisting overnight. Maybe some early morning MVFR fog developing
at LBX and/or SGR, but think chances are too low to include in the TAF.
Light mainly north winds persist into tomorrow afternoon when a possible
southeast wind shift takes place.  42
&&

.PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 401 PM CDT Thu Aug 31 2017/

DISCUSSION...
The radar and satellite is clear across Southeast Texas today in
the wake of the remnants of Harvey. In the western part of the
area, cumulus cloud streets are already beginning to crop up
again. With the clearer skies, GOES-16 imagery reveals many post-
storm features including flooding across the area. Quiet weather
will continue into the weekend, though a few showers and/or storms
may crop up in the afternoon deeper into the weekend, fairly
typical for this time of year.

Next week, we`ll be looking for a trough of low pressure - being
watched by NHC for potential development - to lift northward out
of the Bay of Campeche towards Southeast Texas. At the same time,
a trough will be pushing through the northern states, and a
surface cold front will push towards our area. Details on strength
and timing of these features will be extremely important in
determining what, if any, impacts we see in our area. This trough
looks to be pretty strong, and recent model trends are optimistic.
But, it`s important to remember that we are in the peak of
hurricane season and the situation will have to be monitored
closely in the coming days.

In the wake of the front, we should look for drier conditions on
north to northeasterly winds late this week. With the lower
dewpoints and colder airmass in place, temperatures are likely to
be notably cooler than seasonal averages.

MARINE...

Winds and seas should remain light to moderate from the west
tonight going into Thursday. For the rest of the week winds should
be variable and turning easterly over the weekend. Seas should
remain low but could increase late in the weekend and early next
week as winds increase from the east.

Overpeck

TROPICAL...

Two features of note exist in the tropics. Both deserve watching,
but there are still no indications yet if there will be any
impacts for Southeast Texas, so it`s simply appropriate to
continue to monitor, and attempt to replenish emergency supplies
after Harvey as practical.

The first feature is an area of low pressure in the Bay of
Campeche. This area has seen sporadic support for development from
the models, but recent trends have been more against significant
development. Also, given that the trough/front coming from the
north seems rather strong, it would tend to imply that it would be
intercepted and absorbed into the front well offshore, and shunted
to the northeast away from us. That said, it is in a close
location in the peak of hurricane season, and will move in our
direction in the coming days. It should be monitored for the
latest, as subtle changes in timing or strength of the low or the
expected front could significantly change the scenario.

The other feature is Irma, now a major hurricane over the east
Atlantic. It`s been rapidly strengthening today, having started
the day as a tropical storm. This storm is far away, at least 5
days from even the Lesser Antilles, much less the United States.
The model envelope at this range, as one might expect, is quite
wide. There are many possible scenarios, the large majority of
which don`t involve Southeast Texas. With so much distance between
us and this storm, this is also a feature in which monitoring its
progress and ensuring plans and kits are in place are good
actions to take.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
College Station (CLL)      71  92  70  92  71 /   0  10   0   0  10
Houston (IAH)              72  91  71  91  72 /   0  10  10  10  10
Galveston (GLS)            76  87  75  87  76 /   0  20  10  10  10

&&

.HGX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
TX...NONE.
GM...NONE.
&&

$$

40/42/43

Air Quality Alert

TXZ213-237-238-020000-

AIR QUALITY ALERT MESSAGE
TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
RELAYED BY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HOUSTON/GALVESTON TX
209 PM CDT Thu Aug 31 2017

...OZONE ACTION DAY FOR FRIDAY...

THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (TCEQ)...HAS ISSUED AN
OZONE ACTION DAY FOR THE HOUSTON...GALVESTON...AND BRAZORIA AREAS FOR
FRIDAY...AUGUST 31ST.

ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO BE FAVORABLE FOR PRODUCING
HIGH LEVELS OF OZONE POLLUTION IN THE HOUSTON...GALVESTON AND
SURROUNDING AREAS ON FRIDAY. YOU CAN HELP PREVENT OZONE POLLUTION BY
SHARING A RIDE...WALKING...RIDING A BICYCLE...TAKING YOUR LUNCH TO
WORK...AVOIDING DRIVE THROUGH LANES...CONSERVING ENERGY AND KEEPING YOUR
VEHICLE PROPERLY TUNED.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OZONE:

OZONE: THE FACTS (WWW.TCEQ.TEXAS.GOV/AIRQUALITY/MONOPS/OZONEFACTS.HTML)
EPA AIR NOW:
(WWW.AIRNOW.GOV/INDEX.CFM?ACTION=AIRNOW.LOCAL_CITY&CITYID=236)
TAKE CARE OF TEXAS: (WWW.TAKECAREOFTEXAS.ORG/AIR/AIRQUALITY)

$$

There were too many flood warnings to post.

Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Aug. 30 17

Northwest Houston, TX, during the late morning.
West Houston, TX, during the early afternoon.
Northwest Houston, TX, during the early afternoon.
Northwest Houston, TX, during the mid-afternoon.
Northwest Houston, TX, during the late afternoon.


Summary: The day was mostly cloudy, windy, and dry. Maybe some light to moderate rain from Harvey, during the morning and afternoon in the eastern areas of Houston, TX. I didn't see, feel, or hear any rain drops! Alto stratus and stratus clouds looked to cover most of the sky, during the morning, afternoon, evening, and night. The wind speeds looked to be calm with gentle to moderate gusts with some moderately strong to really strong gusts (20 to 30 mph) with maybe some occasional 40+ mph gusts, during the morning, afternoon, and maybe evening. The wind speeds looked to be calm with maybe some gentle to moderate gusts with some possible moderately strong to really strong gusts, during the night. It felt warm, during the morning, afternoon, evening, and night. There was a Civil Emergency Message, Air Quality Alert, and many flood warnings issued for the Houston, TX area. There were no other watches, warnings, alerts, advisories, or weather statements/outlooks issued for the Houston, TX area, that I know of. The low temps looked to be in the 70's with maybe some 60's and the high temps looked to be in the 80's with maybe some 70's, for the Houston, TX area.


Storm Summary: There were still a lot of flood warnings in and around the Houston, TX area, from Harvey. Only light to moderate showers were reported on the east side of Houston, TX, during the morning and afternoon. No new storm damages, were reported. The reservoirs were still releasing water to the Houston, TX area, making flood waters rise even more than they were in some areas. Reportedly up to a foot in some areas that were already underwater. 


My Storm Summary: There were still some strong 20 to 30 mph wind gusts with some possible 40+ mph wind gusts at my house in northwest Houston, TX. I didn't see, feel, or hear any rain drops. I saw some deep flowing flooded roads where I used to live in west Houston, TX and parts of northwest Houston, TX. I didn't see any storm damage. The lights on the streets of west Houston, TX and maybe some in northwest Houston, TX, were completely out. The streets were all completely dry in northwest and west Houston, TX, where there wasn't any flooding. The grass, lawns, and backyards were still soaking wet.


Locations: Northwest and west Houston, TX.


Thoughts: Well it looks like we got the last of Harvey today. No areas of Houston, TX look to be receiving any more rain bands. I am also not seeing anymore gusty winds. So it looks like Harvey and all of it's heavy rain bands are finally gone. I am concerned about next week's forecast. They are expecting some more rain to fall in the Houston, TX area, next week. With some cool weather in the 60's and 70's, sometime in the middle of next week.


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FXUS64 KHGX 302337
AFDHGX

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
637 PM CDT Wed Aug 30 2017

.AVIATION...
Harvey`s wrap around cloud cover continues to impact area terminals
with mainly BKN/OVC decks around 6000 feet. Some -RA is possible with
these clouds through around 03Z for UTS and CXO. These clouds should
erode this evening and expect VFR conditions overnight and on through
the day tomorrow. Look for NW winds this evening at inland TAF sites
to decrease to around 5 to 10 knots but remain around 10 to 15 knots
and gusty at GLS. Tomorrow`s winds should be WNW to NW around 10 to
14 knots with some gusts close to 20 knots possible.  42
&&

.PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 350 PM CDT Wed Aug 30 2017/

DISCUSSION...

Today marks the first step in a journey of many, many steps back
towards normalcy in our area after the onslaught of Harvey. In the
east, some lingering rain from Harvey`s back edge remains this
afternoon. Otherwise, we have no rain, and the sun is beginning
to break through from west to east. A lack of rain is an
infinitesimal, but more than deserved prize for the large number
of dedicated first responders, dispatchers, and volunteers who
have put in so many hours of hard work under terrible conditions
to help the citizens of Southeast Texas.

After a period of drier weather into the weekend, potential for
some showers and storms will return Sunday as a vort max rotates
around the western ridge. NHC has marked an area in the Bay of
Campeche as an area to watch for potential development. Since
we`re already starting with a feature west of the Yucatan, this is
a feature that we`ll have to watch - but at this time there is no
model consensus that we should be any more or less worried than
usual for impacts to our area at this time. What does seem
apparent is that the strength and timing of an upper trough in the
northern stream will play an important role. At this time, it`s
simply something to check in on periodically, and a reminder that
even after the impact of a tropical cyclone, we need to have our
plans and supplies as ready as possible at any point in hurricane
season, just in case.

MARINE...

Winds and seas continue to decrease from west to east across the
Upper Texas Coast. Small Craft Advisories will hold on through the
evening for areas east of Freeport. Winds and seas should decrease
quickly tonight. Light to moderate west winds are expected tomorrow
with light and variable winds for the end of the week. Winds become
easterly over the weekend.

Tide levels vary from more than 7 feet up in the Houston Ship
Channel due to runoff to under a foot at Galveston North Jetty. The
northwest winds today have helped move some water out of Galveston
Bay to make room for the run off.

Overpeck

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
College Station (CLL)      71  90  70  90  70 /   0   0   0   0   0
Houston (IAH)              72  90  71  91  71 /  10   0   0  10  10
Galveston (GLS)            73  87  75  87  76 /  10   0  10  10  10

&&

.HGX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
TX...NONE.
GM...SMALL CRAFT SHOULD EXERCISE CAUTION until 11 PM CDT this evening
     for the following zones: Coastal waters from High Island to
     Freeport out 20 NM...Galveston Bay...Waters from High
     Island to Freeport from 20 to 60 NM.

&&

$$

14/40/42

Civil Emergency Message

TXC201-311630-

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
CIVIL EMERGENCY MESSAGE
NORTHGATE CROSSING MUNICIPAL UTILICITY NO.1 (WATER DISTRICT)
RELAYED BY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HOUSTON/GALVESTON TX
1122 AM CDT WED AUG 30 2017

THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE
NORTHGATE CROSSING MUNICIPAL UTILICITY NO.1 (WATER DISTRICT).

THE NORTHGATE CROSSING MUNICIPAL UTILITY NO. 1 (THE WATER
DISTRICT) HAS ANNOUNCED THAT A MANDATORY EVACUATION FROM THE
WATER DISTRICT IS NECESSARY. THIS INCLUDES THE NORTHWOOD PINES
SUBDIVISION. IT IS POSSIBLE, IF CONDITIONS CONTINUE TO DETERIORATE
AT THE CURRENT RATE, YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO LEAVE THE WATER
DISTRICT AFTER 11 PM.

NORTHWOOD PINES RESIDENTS SHOULD PREPARE FOR IMMEDIATE MANDATORY
EVACUATION. PLEASE EXIT THE WATER DISTRICT ALONG I-45 SOUTH AND
PROCEED TO SPRING HIGH SCHOOL LOCATED AT 19428 I-45, SPRING TX
77373 FOR SHELTER. TO REACH SPRING HIGH SCHOOL, EXIT CYPRESSWOOD
DRIVE AND TURN LEFT. SPRING HIGH SCHOOL IS LOCATED ON THE LEFT.

$$

Air Quality Alert

TXZ213-237-238-010000-

AIR QUALITY ALERT MESSAGE
TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
RELAYED BY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HOUSTON/GALVESTON TX
222 PM CDT Wed Aug 30 2017

...OZONE ACTION DAY FOR THURSDAY...

THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (TCEQ)...HAS ISSUED AN
OZONE ACTION DAY FOR THE HOUSTON...GALVESTON...AND BRAZORIA AREAS FOR
THURSDAY...AUGUST 30TH.

ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO BE FAVORABLE FOR PRODUCING
HIGH LEVELS OF OZONE POLLUTION IN THE HOUSTON...GALVESTON AND
SURROUNDING AREAS ON THURSDAY. YOU CAN HELP PREVENT OZONE POLLUTION BY
SHARING A RIDE...WALKING...RIDING A BICYCLE...TAKING YOUR LUNCH TO
WORK...AVOIDING DRIVE THROUGH LANES...CONSERVING ENERGY AND KEEPING YOUR
VEHICLE PROPERLY TUNED.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OZONE:

OZONE: THE FACTS (WWW.TCEQ.TEXAS.GOV/AIRQUALITY/MONOPS/OZONEFACTS.HTML)
EPA AIR NOW:
(WWW.AIRNOW.GOV/INDEX.CFM?ACTION=AIRNOW.LOCAL_CITY&CITYID=236)
TAKE CARE OF TEXAS: (WWW.TAKECAREOFTEXAS.ORG/AIR/AIRQUALITY)

$$

There were too many flood warnings to post.

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Aug. 29 17

Northwest Houston, TX, during the mid-morning.
Northwest Houston, TX, during the early evening.
Northwest Houston, TX, during the late evening.


Summary: The day was warm, wet, and windy. More moderately heavy to heavy with some really heavy rain bands fell in east and some other areas of Houston, TX, during the early morning. light to moderate with some moderately heavy rain was still falling in and around the Houston, TX area, during the mid-morning, through the evening. I stopped seeing rain fall, sometime during the afternoon. Stratus and maybe some nimbus clouds looked to cover the whole sky, during the morning and early and mid-afternoon. Alto stratus and stratus clouds looked to cover most of the sky, during the late afternoon and evening. Stratus clouds looked to cover most of, or maybe the whole sky, during the night. The wind speeds looked to be gentle with moderate to moderately strong gusts with some 20 to 30 mph gusts with some occasional 40+ mph gusts. It felt warm with a little cool wind, during the morning, afternoon, evening, and night. There were numerous watches and warnings issued for the Houston, TX area, including many flood warnings and a flood watch, a Hurricane Local Statement, Tropical Storm Warning, and a Hazardous Weather Outlook, issued for the Houston, TX area, by NOAA. The low temps looked to be in the 70's with maybe some 60's and the high temps looked to be in the 80's, or maybe 70's with maybe some 80's, for the Houston, TX area.


Tuesday Aug. 29 17 12:30PM: Day Five. More light to moderate rain bands mostly falling at my house. I saw some more moderately heavy to heavy bands of rain last night and through the early morning. Light to moderate rain has been falling since the mid-morning, at my house, and most of west Houston, TX, with still some moderately heavy to heavy rain falling on the east side of Houston, TX. More flooding is occurring on the east side of Houston, TX. People are working hard to rescue them. I pray for their safety. I saw some minor storm damage to a street sign with a few small, downed tree limbs, on my way to a Kroger down the street from where I live. This is the first time that I have been out of the house, since Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, when Harvey made landfall in Rock Port, TX. I am still not able to get to work and it looks like the street where I work is going to be underwater, for a while. So I don’t know if I will be able to get to work anytime soon. But at least the rain looks to be slowing down considerably in my neighborhood. My house has had power and no flooding, throughout this whole tropical event. Which I am thankful for. I am still hoping and praying for my friends and family in and around the Houston, TX area. The wind speeds are still gentle to moderate with 20 to 30 mph gusts with maybe an occasional 40+ mph gust. It looks like Harvey is finally leaving the TX coast and is headed towards Louisana. My dad’s store in west Houston, TX, has not sustained any damage, or flooding, but I heard that the power is out. The reservoirs are still under a controlled release and it looks like the flooding is only going to get worse in some neighborhoods, before it gets any better. At lease the rain is going away.

Tuesday Aug. 29 17 4:40PM: Day Five. The rain has now pretty much stopped except for a few occasional light to moderate and possible moderately heavy showers, at my house. There still looks to be some heavier rain occurring far to the east Houston, TX area, as Harvey heads towards Louisana. The wind gusts around still around 20 to 30 with some possible 40+ mph gusts. The sky is still cloudy, but I am starting to see some patches of blue sky here and there and the sun is even trying to peak out! This is good news. But the worst is not over. Both the Addicks and Barker Reservoirs are still being emptied out by a controlled release, since the dams are having trouble handling all of the water that they have received these past few days. I am hoping that the end to the rainfall will help to stop the flood from getting worse.


Tuesday Aug. 29 17 9:30PM: Day Five. Well this might be my last Harvey report. The sun has started to peak out, late this afternoon and evening. The wind gusts were still around 20 to 30 with some possible 40+ mph gusts. I have not seen any rain since sometime this afternoon. It has been pretty dry in and around the Houston, TX area, since sometime this evening. All the rain looks to be out of the Houston, TX area, except for maybe an isolated light shower. The flood waters have rapidly begun to recede. Except for those areas of Houston, TX near the Addicks and Barkers reservoirs, where the water may still be rising. The rain should stay gone and the wind speeds are expected to decrease through tomorrow and be back to normal by Thursday. So long Harvey! 


Locations: Northwest Houston, TX.


Thoughts: Well it looks like Harvey has finally left the Houston, TX area, for the most part. Some sunny days up ahead for the Houston, TX area, I hope.


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FXUS64 KHGX 292230
AFDHGX

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
530 PM CDT Tue Aug 29 2017

.DISCUSSION...
Tropical Storm Warnings remain in effect for the eastern portions
of the upper TX coast tonight as Tropical Storm Harvey lingers to
the SW of Port Arthur. Rainfall continuing to cover almost all of
the eastern portions of our CWA, but the intensity of these rains
have decreased some given the abundant dry air wrapping around in
to it from the W/SW. Additional rainfall amounts tonight to range
from 3 to 5 inches for the E/NE portions of the area...with over-
night totals to the W/SW much lower (from one half to 1 inch). We
are also still seeing wind gusts up to 50mph in some locations.

As Harvey continues to move out to the NE...much drier conditions
will begin to settle over the region as the upper ridge builds in
from the west. Coupled with the flow in the wake of Harvey, deep-
ening N/NW winds will make for drier/less active weather Thurs on
into the start of the weekend. Daytime high temperatures could be
warming into the lower 90s with lows in the lower to mid 70s.

The long-range guidance is continuing to point at increasing POPS
by Sunday as deeper tropical moisture begins to surge in from the
western Gulf. At this point, will go with a broadbrush of 20%-30%
POPS for SE TX for this timeframe. 41

&&

.MARINE...
Tropical Storm Harvey is currently located 35 miles southeast of
Galveston Bay and will continue to move northeast and accelerate
inland over Western Louisiana tonight and Wednesday. Showers and
thunderstorms will continue across the Upper Texas Coastal waters
through Wednesday then begin to taper off. Tropical Storm Warnings
remain in effect until midnight tonight.

Seas are currently running 8 to 10 feet this afternoon and should
gradually subside to 3 to 5 feet on Wednesday.

Nearshore tides have been running 1 to 2 feet above normal this
afternoon and should return to near normal tide levels on Wednesday.
River and Bayou drainage has caused water to rise to nearly 10 feet
above normal in the Houston ship channel and 3 to 4 feet above
normal in Galveston Bay.   44

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
College Station (CLL)      71  87  70  90  71 /  50  50  40  20  10
Houston (IAH)              73  85  73  92  72 /  80  70  50  30  10
Galveston (GLS)            72  84  77  89  78 /  80  60  50  20  10

&&

.HGX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
TX...Tropical Storm Warning for the following zones: Brazoria...
     Chambers...Galveston...Harris...Jackson...Liberty...
     Matagorda.

     Flash Flood Watch until 1 AM CDT Wednesday for the following
     zones: Brazoria...Chambers...Fort Bend...Galveston...
     Harris...Liberty...Montgomery...Polk...San Jacinto...
     Trinity...Walker.

GM...Tropical Storm Warning for the following zones: Coastal waters
     from Freeport to the Matagorda Ship Channel out 20 NM...
     Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport out 20 NM...
     Galveston Bay...Matagorda Bay...Waters from Freeport to the
     Matagorda Ship Channel from 20 to 60 NM...Waters from High
     Island to Freeport from 20 to 60 NM.

&&

$$


Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
752 AM CDT Tue Aug 29 2017

TXZ164-177>179-199-200-213-214-226-227-236>238-301300-
Brazoria-Chambers-Fort Bend-Galveston-Harris-Liberty-Matagorda-
Montgomery-Polk-San Jacinto-Trinity-Walker-Wharton-
752 AM CDT Tue Aug 29 2017

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Southeast Texas..

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT TODAY....

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Another day of spiraling bands coming onshore from Tropical Storm
Harvey will put down periods of one to two inches in the strongest
cores. Today and tomorrow`s additional rainfall may only total 4
to 6 inches in most areas but may be enough to keep the worst flooded
locations under water for an extra day or two...hampering clean up
efforts.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday
The final bands of an exiting Harvey will come around and put down
a few more inches across the extreme eastern and northeastern forecast
area. These bands should not be initiate significant flooding but
may be a nuisance to regional clean up efforts.

A tropical wave in the western Gulf may need to be monitored for
possible development over the weekend.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters still need to be vigilant and monitor Harvey`s rainfall
bands.

$$

Flash Flood Watch

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
322 AM CDT Tue Aug 29 2017

TXZ164-177>179-199-200-213-214-226-227-236>238-300130-
/O.CAN.KHGX.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-170830T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KHGX.FF.A.0009.170829T0822Z-170830T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Brazoria-Chambers-Fort Bend-Galveston-Harris-Liberty-Matagorda-
Montgomery-Polk-San Jacinto-Trinity-Walker-Wharton-
Including the cities of Alvin, Anahuac, Angleton, Bay City,
Cleveland, Coldspring, Conroe, Corrigan, Dayton, El Campo,
Freeport, Friendswood, Galveston, Groveton, Houston, Humble,
Huntsville, Katy, Lake Jackson, League City, Liberty, Livingston,
Missouri City, Mont Belvieu, Onalaska, Palacios, Pasadena,
Pearland, Pierce, Richmond, Rosenberg, Shepherd, Sugar Land,
Texas City, The Woodlands, Tomball, Trinity, Wharton, Willis,
and Winnie
322 AM CDT Tue Aug 29 2017

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS STILL IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT FOR
THOSE COUNTIES MOST IMPACTED BY THE EXTREME MULTI-DAY RAINFALL...

...AREA`S FLASH FLOODING WILL BE TRANSITIONING TO RIVER FLOODING
OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS...

...THIS IS A CORRECTED FLASH FLOOD WATCH THAT REPLACES THE PREVIOUS
AREAL FLOOD WATCH...

The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston has issued a

* Flash Flood Watch for a portion of southeast Texas...including
  the following counties...Brazoria...Chambers...Fort Bend...
  Galveston...Harris...Liberty...Matagorda...Montgomery...Polk...
   San Jacinto...Trinity...Walker and Wharton.

* Through late tonight

* Catastrophic and epic flooding continued this evening in and
  around the Houston Galveston areas and surrounding communities.
  Rainfall since Saturday has totaled 20 to over 40 inches.
  Additional life-threatening rainfall of 4 to 8 inches are
  possible primarily near the immediate coast and far eastern
  counties of the forecast area as Harvey travels northeastward
  towards the Texas Louisiana border. Flash and bayou flooding
  will transition to more river flooding in the coming days.

* The Flash Flood Watch could be extended beyond Tuesday evening.


&&

* PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead
to flash flooding.

Do not attempt to travel into flooded areas. If you are in a
safe place...do not drive into flooded roadways.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible
future Flood Warnings. Those living in areas that are close to
flooding should be prepared to take action should rainfall induce
flooding.


&&


$$

Tropical Storm Warning

Harvey Local Watch/Warning Statement/Advisory Number 38
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX  AL092017
425 PM CDT Tue Aug 29 2017

TXZ213-300530-
/O.CON.KHGX.TR.W.1009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
Harris-
425 PM CDT Tue Aug 29 2017

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...

* WIND
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind
        - Peak Wind Forecast: 25-35 mph with gusts to 45 mph

    - CURRENT THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY: Elevated
        - The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the
          previous assessment.
        - Emergency plans should include a reasonable threat for
          tropical storm force wind of 39 to 57 mph.
        - To be safe, prepare for the potential of limited wind
          impacts. Remaining efforts to secure properties should now
          be brought to completion.
        - Hazardous wind is possible. Failure to adequately shelter
          may result in serious injury. Move to safe shelter before
          the wind becomes hazardous.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited
        - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
          mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
        - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or
          uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees
          are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown
          over.
        - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within
          urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving
          conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways.
        - Scattered power and communications outages.

* STORM SURGE
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Localized storm surge possible
        - Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for up to 2 feet
          above ground somewhere within surge prone areas
        - Window of concern: through Thursday morning

    - CURRENT THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY: Elevated
        - The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the
          previous assessment.
        - Emergency considerations should posture for a reasonable
          threat for peak storm surge flooding of greater than 1 foot
          above ground.
        - To be safe, stay away from storm surge flooding capable of
          limited impacts.
        - Localized inundation is possible. Continue to follow the
          instructions of local officials.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Unfolding
        - Potential impacts from the main surge event are unfolding.

* FLOODING RAIN
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flash Flood Watch is in effect
        - Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional around 1 inch

    - CURRENT THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY: Extreme
        - The flooding rain threat has increased from the previous
          assessment.
        - Emergency plans should include a reasonable threat of
          extreme flooding where peak rainfall totals vastly exceed
          amounts conducive for flash flooding and rapid inundation.
          Rescues and emergency evacuations are very likely.
        - To be safe, aggressively prepare for the potential of
          devastating to catastrophic flooding rain impacts.
        - Life-threatening flooding is possible. Failure to take
          action may result in serious injury, significant loss of
          life, or human suffering. If flood related watches and
          warnings are issued, heed recommended actions. Poor
          decisions may result in being cut off or needlessly risk
          lives. If vulnerable, relocate to safe shelter on higher
          ground before flood waters arrive.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Devastating to Catastrophic
        - Extreme rainfall flooding may prompt numerous evacuations
          and rescues.
        - Rivers and tributaries may overwhelmingly overflow their
          banks in many places with deep moving water. Small streams,
          creeks, canals, and ditches may become raging rivers. Flood
          control systems and barriers may become stressed.
        - Flood waters can enter numerous structures within multiple
          communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or
          washed away. Numerous places where flood waters may cover
          escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of
          raging water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions
          become very dangerous. Numerous road and bridge closures
          with some weakened or washed out.

* TORNADO
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
        - Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes

    - CURRENT THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY: None
        - The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the
          previous assessment.
        - Emergency plans need not include a threat for tornadoes.
          Showers and thunderstorms with strong gusty winds may still
          occur.
        - Little to no preparations needed to guard against tropical
          tornadoes.
        - Ensure readiness for the next tropical tornado event.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
        - Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes.

$$
Hurricane Local Statement Tropical Storm Harvey Local Statement Advisory Number 38 TXZ163-164-176>179-195>200-210>214-226-227-235>238-300545- Tropical Storm Harvey Local Statement Advisory Number 38 National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX AL092017 440 PM CDT Tue Aug 29 2017 This product covers Southeast Texas **HARVEY CRAWLING TOWARD THE COAST DUMPING CATASTROPHIC RAINS OVER FAR SOUTHEASTERN TEXAS AND SOUTHWESTERN LOUISIANA** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Brazoria, Harris, Jackson, Liberty, and Matagorda - A Tropical Storm Warning and Storm Surge Watch are in effect for Chambers and Galveston * STORM INFORMATION: - About 30 miles east-southeast of Galveston TX - 29.2N 94.3W - Storm Intensity 50 mph - Movement North-northeast or 30 degrees at 6 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------
Though the heaviest rain has shifted eastward towards the
Texas-Louisiana border, light to moderate rain from roughly I-45 and eastward continues today and the threat from catastrophic flooding around the Houston metro remains. Water rescues and evacuations are still ongoing across the
area. As of 3 PM CDT, the Cedar Bayou gauge at FM 1942 reported 51.88 i
nches of rain. If correct, this would be a new Texas and CONUS rainfall
event record, besting the 48 inches at Medina in 1978. It is also near the US record. Given the completely saturated ground, any current and future rainfall
will exacerbate conditions and hinder the recession of flood waters.
Elevated tides will further hinder the recession of coastal flood waters, and the higher tides will likely last into midweek. The effect of this historic
river and bayou flooding will remain ongoing long after the rains end.
The potential
for tropical storm force winds will also shift up the coastline while slowly decreasing down the coast towards Matagorda Bay. Fortunately, the tornado threat has largely shifted east of our area. Of the remaining threats in the area, the greatest threat to life and property
continues to be the ongoing and catastrophic flooding event. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * FLOODING RAIN: Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across eastern portions of Southeast Texas. Remain well guarded against life-threatening flood waters having additional catastrophic impacts. If realized, these impacts include: - Extreme rainfall flooding may prompt numerous evacuations and rescues. - Rivers and tributaries may overwhelmingly overflow their banks in many places with deep moving water. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may become raging rivers. Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed. - Flood waters can enter numerous structures within multiple communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed away. Numerous places where flood waters may cover escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of raging water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become very dangerous. Numerous road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out. Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding elsewhere in Southeast Texas. Remain well guarded against life-threatening flood waters having additional limited to devastating impacts. * SURGE: Potential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding across the Upper Texas Coast around and near Galveston Bay. Remain well away from locally hazardous surge having possible limited impacts. If realized, these impacts include: - Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore. - Sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become overspread with surge water. Driving conditions dangerous in places where surge water covers the road. - Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainly in usually vulnerable locations. Strong rip currents. - Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. A few small craft broken away from moorings. Elsewhere across Southeast Texas, little to no impact is anticipated. * WIND: Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across Southeast Texas near and east of the Houston metro. Remain well
sheltered from hazardous wind having possible limited impacts. If realized, these impacts include: - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about. - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over. - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways. - Scattered power and communications outages. Elsewhere across Southeast Texas, little to no impact is anticipated. * TORNADOES: Little to no additional impacts are anticipated at this time across Southeast Texas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * EVACUATIONS: Do not return to evacuated areas until hazardous winds diminish and flood waters abate. * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: Now is the time to remain safely sheltered from the storm. Stay inside and away from windows. Listen for updates and be ready in case you lose electrical power. Locate your battery powered radio and flashlight from your Emergency Supplies Kit. Keep these items close. Continue to keep your cell phone well charged for as long as possible. If you lose power, use it more sparingly and mainly for personal emergencies and check-ins. Do not overload communications systems with idle chatter. Do not be a thrill seeker or risk your life for senseless photos or videos. Be wise and avoid becoming another statistic. * ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION: - For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov - For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org - For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org NEXT UPDATE ----------- The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston TX around 10 PM CDT, or sooner if conditions warrant. $$
There were too many flood warnings for me to post.

Monday, August 28, 2017

Aug. 28 17

Northwest Houston, TX, during the mid-morning.


Summary: The day was warm, wet, and cloudy. More light to moderate with mostly moderately heavy bands and some heavy to really heavy bands of rain were falling from Harvey, in and around the Houston, TX area, during the morning, afternoon, evening, and night. Stratus and nimbus clouds, looked to cover the whole sky, during the morning, afternoon, evening, and night. The wind speeds looked to be gentle to moderate with moderately strong gusts with some occasional 20 to 30 mph gusts with maybe some 40+ mph gusts. It felt warm, during the morning, afternoon, evening, and night. There were numerous flood warnings and a flash flood watch, along with a Tropical Storm Warning, Civil Emergency Message, Hazardous Weather Outlook, A Hurricane Local Statement, issued for the Houston, TX area, by NOAA. The low temps looked to be in the 70's with maybe some 60's and the high temps looked to be in the 70's with maybe some 80's, for the Houston, TX area.


Monday Aug. 28 17 1:40AM: Day Four. All has become quite now, after receiving a few bands of heavy to really heavy rain, last night, from around 9 pm through 1:30 am. Just some light to moderate rain with some 20 to 30, maybe even 40+ mph wind gusts occurring right now. I haven’t heard about any new flood, or storm damage information.

Monday Aug. 28 17 8:00AM: Day Four. Mostly light to moderate bands have been falling with some occasional moderately heavy to heavy and maybe even some very heavy rain bands, have been falling in and around the Houston, TX area, since my last report earlier this morning. There have been some occasional 30 to possibly 40+ mph gusts right before some of the rain bands. No new storm damage to report. NOAA has re-issued the Tropical Storm Warning for the Houston, TX area. I don’t know if the flooding has gotten any better, or worse with last nights rain.

Monday Aug. 28 17 12:50PM: Day Four. More moderate to moderately heavy to heavy rain bands continue to pound the streets of Houston, TX. The National Guard and the Navy have been called in to help rescue the people that are in the path of the Addicks Dam release and any other people that are stranded. So lots of flooding still occurring. More gusty winds of 20 to 30 mph have been blowing. No more storm damage, or tornadoes, but still lots of flooding. Hurricane Harvey, now a tropical storm continues to move more south east into the Gulf of Mexico. Houston, TX is still waiting for Harvey to weaken, or at least move far enough off shore to protect Houston, TX from Harvey’s rain bands. That hasn’t happened yet.

Monday Aug. 28 17 9:00PM: Day Four. The dams are still being released with more neighborhoods with in the flood path. Houston, TX is at an utter chaos. The rain bands have still been moderate to moderately heavy with some heavy bands, since this morning, through the early night. The east side of Houston, TX seems to be getting the most rain right now as Harvey moves more south east into the Gulf of Mexico. There have still been some occasional 20 to 30 mph wind gusts with maybe some very occasional 40+ mph wind gusts. No tornadoes, or tornado watches, or warnings to report. There is still a tropical storm warning out for the Houston, TX area. Harvey has strengthened a little in the Gulf of Mexico, but is still expected to stay a tropical storm. I am hoping that Harvey moves east enough from Houston, TX to give us a good rain break, once and for all. Lots of water rescues going on right now.  I am tired of worrying about people’s safety. I am hoping this ends soon. It should be over my Wednesday afternoon, I am thinking.


Locations: Northwest Houston, TX.


Thoughts: Well another round of unwanted rain for the Houston, TX area. I am thinking Wednesday afternoon well be when all of the heavy rain bands will be gone out of the Houston, TX area. I am hoping so.


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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
643 PM CDT Mon Aug 28 2017

.PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 516 PM CDT Mon Aug 28 2017/

DISCUSSION...
TS Harvey was located just off the coast of Port O`Connor this
afternoon. Heaviest rainfall was occurring from the north side of
the storm`s center northward into Houston. Rainfall of 4 to 8
inches will be possible in these locations through the remainder
of this afternoon and through this evening. Bands of moderate to
heavy rainfall will continue into Wednesday as TS Harvey tracks
slowly along the Upper Texas coast and then turns northeastward
during the next three days. The storm is forecast to lift
northeast of the area on Thursday, ending the heavy rain and storm
surge threat.

Additional life-threatening rainfall of 10 to 20 inches with
isolated higher amounts are possible between tonight and
Wednesday. If these amounts materialize, the results could be
devastating, especially if any of these rains fall where
catastrophic flooding has already occurred.

40

&&

.AVIATION...
Still seeing quite a bit of activity over SE TX this evening as the
Tropical Storm Harvey lingers over the region. As this system moves
a bit further offshore, some slight strengthening is possible. Have
increased winds/wind gusts overnight in response. Otherwise not too
many changes from the prevailing SHRA and low CIGS. 41

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
College Station (CLL)      71  79  71  79  71 /  80  80  70  60  60
Houston (IAH)              72  76  72  79  72 / 100 100  90  80  60
Galveston (GLS)            75  83  74  83  76 /  90  90  80  60  50

&&

.HGX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
TX...Tropical Storm Warning for the following zones: Brazoria...
     Chambers...Galveston...Harris...Jackson...Liberty...
     Matagorda.

     Flash Flood Watch through Wednesday evening for the following
     zones: Austin...Brazoria...Brazos...Burleson...Chambers...
     Colorado...Fort Bend...Galveston...Grimes...Harris...
     Houston...Jackson...Liberty...Madison...Matagorda...
     Montgomery...Polk...San Jacinto...Trinity...Walker...
     Waller...Washington...Wharton.

GM...Tropical Storm Warning for the following zones: Coastal waters
     from Freeport to the Matagorda Ship Channel out 20 NM...
     Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport out 20 NM...
     Galveston Bay...Matagorda Bay...Waters from Freeport to the
     Matagorda Ship Channel from 20 to 60 NM...Waters from High
     Island to Freeport from 20 to 60 NM.

&&

$$

Discussion...99
Aviation/Marine...41


Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
522 AM CDT Mon Aug 28 2017

GMZ330-335-350-355-370-375-TXZ163-164-176>179-195>200-210>214-226-
227-235>238-291100-
Austin-Brazoria-Brazos-Burleson-Chambers-
Coastal waters from Freeport to the Matagorda Ship Channel out
20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport out 20 NM-
Colorado-Fort Bend-Galveston-Galveston Bay-Grimes-Harris-Houston-
Jackson-Liberty-Madison-Matagorda-Matagorda Bay-Montgomery-Polk-
San Jacinto-Trinity-Walker-Waller-Washington-
Waters from Freeport to the Matagorda Ship Channel from 20 to
60 NM-Waters from High Island to Freeport from 20 to 60 NM-
Wharton-
522 AM CDT Mon Aug 28 2017

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Southeast Texas.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Periods of mainly light to moderate rain with embedded showers and
thunderstorms containing heavier rains can be expected across the
area today and tonight as Tropical Storm Harvey moves off the coast
near Matagorda Bay. Any heavy rain falling on locations that have
already received record breaking rainfall will be devastating.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

Harvey is expected to work its way up the Texas coast on Tuesday
and Wednesday. This track should bring periods of mainly light to
moderate rain with embedded showers and thunderstorms containing
heavier rains for the area. Any heavy rain falling on locations
that have already received record breaking rainfall will be
devastating.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters will be possible through Wednesday.

$$

Tropical Storm Warning

Harvey Local Watch/Warning Statement/Advisory Number 34
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX  AL092017
419 PM CDT Mon Aug 28 2017

TXZ213-290530-
/O.CON.KHGX.TR.W.1009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
Harris-
419 PM CDT Mon Aug 28 2017

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...

* WIND
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind
        - Peak Wind Forecast: 25-35 mph with gusts to 50 mph

    - CURRENT THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY: Elevated
        - The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the
          previous assessment.
        - Emergency plans should include a reasonable threat for
          tropical storm force wind of 39 to 57 mph.
        - To be safe, prepare for the potential of limited wind
          impacts. Remaining efforts to secure properties should now
          be brought to completion.
        - Hazardous wind is possible. Failure to adequately shelter
          may result in serious injury. Move to safe shelter before
          the wind becomes hazardous.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited
        - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
          mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
        - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or
          uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees
          are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown
          over.
        - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within
          urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving
          conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways.
        - Scattered power and communications outages.

* STORM SURGE
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Localized storm surge possible
        - Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for up to 2 feet
          above ground somewhere within surge prone areas
        - Window of concern: Begins late this afternoon

    - CURRENT THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY: Elevated
        - The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the
          previous assessment.
        - Emergency planning should include a reasonable threat for
          peak storm surge flooding of greater than 1 foot above
          ground.
        - To be safe, prepare for the potential of limited storm
          surge flooding impacts. Efforts should now be underway.
        - Localized inundation is possible. Follow the instructions
          of local officials. Consider voluntary evacuation if
          recommended. Leave if evacuation orders are issued.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited
        - Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along
          immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas
          farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore.
        - Sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become
          overspread with surge water. Driving conditions dangerous
          in places where surge water covers the road.
        - Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes,
          mainly in usually vulnerable locations. Strong rip currents.
        - Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks,
          boardwalks, and piers. A few small craft broken away from
          moorings.

* FLOODING RAIN
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flash Flood Watch is in effect
        - Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 12-18 inches, with
          locally higher amounts

    - CURRENT THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY: Extreme
        - The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from
          the previous assessment.
        - Emergency plans should include a reasonable threat of
          extreme flooding where peak rainfall totals vastly exceed
          amounts conducive for flash flooding and rapid inundation.
          Rescues and emergency evacuations are very likely.
        - To be safe, aggressively prepare for the potential of
          devastating to catastrophic flooding rain impacts.
        - Life-threatening flooding is possible. Failure to take
          action may result in serious injury, significant loss of
          life, or human suffering. If flood related watches and
          warnings are issued, heed recommended actions. Poor
          decisions may result in being cut off or needlessly risk
          lives. If vulnerable, relocate to safe shelter on higher
          ground before flood waters arrive.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Devastating to Catastrophic
        - Extreme rainfall flooding may prompt numerous evacuations
          and rescues.
        - Rivers and tributaries may overwhelmingly overflow their
          banks in many places with deep moving water. Small streams,
          creeks, canals, and ditches may become raging rivers. Flood
          control systems and barriers may become stressed.
        - Flood waters can enter numerous structures within multiple
          communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or
          washed away. Numerous places where flood waters may cover
          escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of
          raging water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions
          become very dangerous. Numerous road and bridge closures
          with some weakened or washed out.

* TORNADO
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
        - Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes

    - CURRENT THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY: Elevated
        - The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the
          previous assessment.
        - When implementing emergency plans, include a reasonable
          threat for isolated tornadoes.
        - To be safe, prepare for the potential of limited tornado
          impacts.
        - Listen for tornado watches and warnings. Be ready to
          shelter quickly if a tornado approaches.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited
        - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the
          execution of emergency plans during tropical events.
        - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with
          power and communications disruptions.
        - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings,
          chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or
          overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off,
          shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown
          off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings.

$$

Hurricane Local Statement
Tropical Storm Harvey Local Statement Advisory Number 34
TXZ163-164-176>179-195>200-210>214-226-227-235>238-290530-

Tropical Storm Harvey Local Statement Advisory Number 34
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX  AL092017
430 PM CDT Mon Aug 28 2017

This product covers Southeast Texas

**LIFE-THREATENING FLOODING CONTINUES OVER SOUTHEASTERN TEXAS**


NEW INFORMATION
---------------

* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Storm Surge Watch has been issued for Chambers and Galveston

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Brazoria, Harris,
      Jackson, Liberty, and Matagorda
    - A Tropical Storm Warning and Storm Surge Watch are in effect
      for Chambers and Galveston

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 80 miles southwest of Galveston TX or about 20 miles
      east-southeast of Matagorda TX
    - 28.5N 95.7W
    - Storm Intensity 45 mph
    - Movement East-southeast or 110 degrees at 3 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
------------------

The life-threatening flooding event around the Houston metro continues
today with water rescues and evacuations still occurring in the area.
Per observations, a widespread 2 to 5 inches of rain has still fallen
in the past 6 hours across areas from SE Harris County southwestward to
northern Matagorda County. Given the completely saturated ground, this
amount of rainfall and future expected heavy rainfall will keep the
flooding threat at the forefront of this storm. Tornadoes have been a
threat the last couple of days and while there is still a threat today,
the overall threat is less than the last couple of days. Elevated
tides will cause the recession of coastal flood waters to be slow,
likely lasting into the first part of the week. As Harvey drifts just
off the Upper Texas Coast, the potential for tropical storm force winds
will also extend up the coastline. Ultimately, of the multiple hazards
present with this storm, the greatest threat to life and property
remains the ongoing extreme rainfall and its consequent prolonged and
catastrophic flash flooding event.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
-----------------

* FLOODING RAIN:
Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across
southeast Texas. Remain well guarded against life-threatening flood
waters having catastrophic impacts. If realized, these impacts include:
    - Extreme rainfall flooding may prompt numerous evacuations and
      rescues.
    - Rivers and tributaries may overwhelmingly overflow their banks
      in many places with deep moving water. Small streams, creeks,
      canals, and ditches may become raging rivers. Flood control
      systems and barriers may become stressed.
    - Flood waters can enter numerous structures within multiple
      communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed
      away. Numerous places where flood waters may cover escape
      routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of raging water
      with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become very
      dangerous. Numerous road and bridge closures with some weakened
      or washed out.


* TORNADOES:
Potential impacts from tornadoes are still unfolding across coastal
areas of Southeast Texas. Remain well braced against a tornado event
having limited impacts. If realized, these impacts include:
    - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution
      of emergency plans during tropical events.
    - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power
      and communications disruptions.
    - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys
      toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned,
      large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees
      knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats
      pulled from moorings.

Elsewhere across Southeast Texas, little to no impact is anticipated.

* SURGE:
Potential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding across
Galveston Bay and the Upper Texas Coast. Remain well away from locally
hazardous surge having limited impacts. If realized, these impacts
include:
    - Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along
      immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas
      farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore.
    - Sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become overspread
      with surge water. Driving conditions dangerous in places where
      surge water covers the road.
    - Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainly
      in usually vulnerable locations. Strong rip currents.
    - Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks,
      and piers. A few small craft broken away from moorings.

Elsewhere across Southeast Texas, little to no impact is anticipated.

* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
Southeast Texas. Remain well sheltered from hazardous wind having
limited impacts. If realized, these impacts include:
    - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
      mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
    - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or
      uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are
      shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over.
    - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban
      or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on
      bridges and other elevated roadways.
    - Scattered power and communications outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
----------------------------------

* EVACUATIONS:
Do not return to evacuated areas until hazardous winds diminish and
flood waters abate.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to remain safely sheltered from the storm. Stay
inside and away from windows. Listen for updates and be ready in case
you lose electrical power. Locate your battery powered radio and
flashlight from your Emergency Supplies Kit. Keep these items close.

During the peak of the storm, keep your shoes on and rain gear handy.
Boots and tennis shoes offer the best foot protection if you become
unexpectedly exposed to the elements.

Continue to keep your cell phone well charged for as long as
possible. If you lose power, use it more sparingly and mainly for
personal emergencies and check-ins. Do not overload communications
systems with idle chatter.

Do not venture outside while in the eye of a hurricane. Within the
eye, weather conditions may temporarily improve which can be
misleading. Once the eye passes, the wind will change direction and
return to dangerous speeds. Heavy rain will also return. Be smart and
remain safely hidden from the storm.

Do not be a thrill seeker or risk your life for senseless photos or
videos. Be wise and avoid becoming another statistic.

Be ready to move to the identified safe room if your home or shelter
begins to fail. Quickly move to an interior room on the lowest floor.
Put as many sturdy walls between you and the storm as you can.
Protect your head and body.

* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org
- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org

NEXT UPDATE
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Houston/Galveston TX around 1030 PM CDT, or sooner if
conditions warrant.

$$

Flash Flood Watch

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
443 PM CDT Mon Aug 28 2017

TXZ163-164-176>179-195>200-210>214-226-227-235>238-290545-
/O.CON.KHGX.FF.A.0008.000000T0000Z-170831T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Austin-Brazoria-Brazos-Burleson-Chambers-Colorado-Fort Bend-
Galveston-Grimes-Harris-Houston-Jackson-Liberty-Madison-Matagorda-
Montgomery-Polk-San Jacinto-Trinity-Walker-Waller-Washington-
Wharton-
Including the cities of Alvin, Anahuac, Angleton, Bay City,
Bellville, Brenham, Brookshire, Bryan, Caldwell, Cleveland,
Coldspring, College Station, Columbus, Conroe, Corrigan,
Crockett, Dayton, Eagle Lake, Edna, El Campo, Freeport,
Friendswood, Galveston, Groveton, Hempstead, Houston, Humble,
Huntsville, Katy, Lake Jackson, Lake Somerville, League City,
Liberty, Livingston, Madisonville, Missouri City, Mont Belvieu,
Navasota, Onalaska, Palacios, Pasadena, Pearland, Pierce,
Prairie View, Richmond, Rosenberg, Sealy, Shepherd, Sugar Land,
Texas City, The Woodlands, Tomball, Trinity, Weimar, Wharton,
Willis, and Winnie
443 PM CDT Mon Aug 28 2017

...AREA`S FLASH FLOODING AND BAYOU FLOODING WILL BE TRANSITIONING
TO RIVER FLOODING OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS...

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of Southeast Texas and southeast Texas...including
  the following counties...in Southeast Texas...Jackson. In
  southeast Texas...Austin...Brazoria...Brazos...Burleson...
  Chambers...Colorado...Fort Bend...Galveston...Grimes...
  Harris...Houston...Liberty...Madison...Matagorda...
  Montgomery...Polk...San Jacinto...Trinity...Walker...Waller...
  Washington and Wharton.

* Through Wednesday evening

* Catastrophic and epic flooding continued this afternoon in and
  around the Houston and Galveston areas and surrounding
  communities. Rainfall since Saturday has totaled 15 to over 30
  inches. Additional life-threatening rainfall of 10 to 20 inches
  with isolated higher amounts are possible. If these amounts
  materialize, the results could be devastating, especially if any
  of these rains fall where catastrophic flooding has already
  occurred.

* The Flash Flood Watch could be extended beyond Thursday
  evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead
to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.

Do not attempt to travel into flooded areas if you are in a safe
place and do not drive into flooded roadways.

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should additional Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$

Civil Emergency Message

TXC201-301345-

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
CIVIL EMERGENCY MESSAGE
NORTHGATE CROSSING MUNICIPAL UTILITY NO. 1
RELAYED BY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HOUSTON/GALVESTON TX
838 PM CDT MON AUG 28 2017

THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE
NORTHGATE CROSSING MUNICIPAL UTILITY NO. 1 (THE WATER DISTRICT)

THE NORTHGATE CROSSING MUNICIPAL UTILITY NO. 1 (THE WATER
DISTRICT) HAS ANNOUNCED THAT A MANDATORY EVACUATION FROM THE
WATER DISTRICT IS NECESSARY. THIS INCLUDES THE NORTHWOOD PINES
SUBDIVISION. IT IS POSSIBLE, IF CONDITIONS CONTINUE TO DETERIORATE
AT THE CURRENT RATE, YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO LEAVE THE WATER
DISTRICT AFTER 11 PM.

NORTHWOOD PINES RESIDENTS SHOULD PREPARE FOR IMMEDIATE MANDATORY
EVACUATION. PLEASE EXIT THE WATER DISTRICT ALONG I-45 SOUTH AND
PROCEED TO SPRING HIGH SCHOOL LOCATED AT 19428 I-45, SPRING TX
77373 FOR SHELTER. TO REACH SPRING HIGH SCHOOL, EXIT CYPRESSWOOD
DRIVE AND TURN LEFT. SPRING HIGH SCHOOL IS LOCATED ON THE LEFT.

$$

There were also a lot of flood warnings, but there were too 
many of them for me to post.