Northwest Houston, TX, during the early morning.
Northwest Houston, TX, during the late afternoon.
Northwest Houston, TX, during the early evening.
Summary: The day was hot, mostly cloudy, and mostly dry. Isolated mostly light with a few moderate to moderately heavy and maybe some heavy showers and possible thunderstorms pass from east to west Houston, TX, during the morning, afternoon, evening, and night. I felt a few light rain drops, while I was at work in northwest Houston, TX, during the late afternoon, I think, I am pretty sure. Alto stratus, stratus and stratocumulus clouds looked to cover most of the sky, during the morning afternoon, evening, and maybe night. The wind speeds looked to be calm with gentle to moderate gusts with some moderately strong and really strong gusts. It felt warm, during the early morning, evening, and night. It felt very warm, maybe hot, during the mid-morning. It felt very hot, during the late morning, early and mid-afternoon. It felt very hot, becoming warm, during the late afternoon. There were a number of tropical weather warnings, alerts, and statements, along with a Hazardous Weather Outlook, for the Houston, TX area, issued by NOAA. The low temps looked to be in the 70's with maybe some 80's and the high temps looked to be in the 90's with maybe some 80's, for the Houston, TX area.
Storm Summary: There were no reports of flooding, or storm damages anywhere in, or near the Houston, TX area, that I know of.
My Storm Summary: The roads and ground looked to be wet from a recent shower on my way and at work, in northwest Houston, TX, during the early morning. I felt and saw a few rain drops, during the late afternoon, I think, I am pretty sure. The roads looked to be wet, near where I work in northwest Houston, TX, on my way home, during the late afternoon. I didn't see any flooding, or storm damages. I didn't hear any thunder, or see any lightning strikes.
Locations: Northwest Houston, TX.
Thoughts: Well another tropical system is expected to impact the Houston, TX area, again this year. It is only a matter of hours before Houston, TX should be starting to get some real impacts from Hurricane Harvey.
Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Houston/Galveston, TX
My Storm Summary: The roads and ground looked to be wet from a recent shower on my way and at work, in northwest Houston, TX, during the early morning. I felt and saw a few rain drops, during the late afternoon, I think, I am pretty sure. The roads looked to be wet, near where I work in northwest Houston, TX, on my way home, during the late afternoon. I didn't see any flooding, or storm damages. I didn't hear any thunder, or see any lightning strikes.
Locations: Northwest Houston, TX.
Thoughts: Well another tropical system is expected to impact the Houston, TX area, again this year. It is only a matter of hours before Houston, TX should be starting to get some real impacts from Hurricane Harvey.
Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Houston/Galveston, TX
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000 FXUS64 KHGX 250343 AFDHGX Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 1043 PM CDT Thu Aug 24 2017 .DISCUSSION... ...Devastating and life threatening flooding expected from a prolonged heavy rain and flooding threat from Harvey... Harvey has undergone an eyewall replacement and the rapid intensification slowing. One of Harvey`s spiral bands moving into the coastal areas around 1030 pm this evening. Winds gradually increasing this evening and expect seas to build quickly overnight becoming dangerous Friday. Showers should become more numerous toward morning along with gustier winds across the inland areas. Harvey track only has very minor changes with no significant changes to the forecast for Southeast Texas with this update. Hurricane Center intends to start hour position updates at midnight. 45 && .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 627 PM CDT Thu Aug 24 2017/ AVIATION... A bit more coverage across SE TX this afternoon/evening as act- ivity associated with Hurricane Harvey begins to move into the region. Timing these bands will be the main issue for the over- night hours, but did try to incorporate a brief break in spots for most sites except for GLS. Otherwise...did go with prevail- ing TSRA and increased winds/gusts by tomorrow afternoon. 41 PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 559 PM CDT Thu Aug 24 2017/ .Devastating and life-threatening flooding expected from a prolonged heavy rain and flash flood threat from Harvey... The outer rain bands of Hurricane Harvey were already affecting Southeast Texas at 5:00 PM. These will continue to affect the area tonight and Friday. Squalls with heavy rainfall are expected to become more numerous along the coast Friday morning and then spread inland during the day. Squalls and rain bands will then become more numerous and spread inland Friday night and Saturday as Harvey moves onshore down the coast--somewhere on the middle Texas coast. Models continue to show the circulation of Harvey caught up in the weakness in the upper subtropical high pressure ridge over the weekend and into early next week. With the storm or its remnants persisting near or over the area, a prolonged heavy rainfall and flash flood threat could lead to devastating flooding. There is a potential for five-day rainfall totals between tonight and Tuesday morning of 15 to 25 inches with even higher isolated amounts. Needless to say, persons throughout Southeast Texas should monitor the latest bulletins and forecasts regarding the storm. Upped rain chances across the area during the middle part of the upcoming week. The models show upper levels point conducive for an unstable and moist airmass overhead of Southeast Texas through Wednesday and Thursday. 40 MARINE... As has been discussed earlier today, deteriorating marine conditions can be expected tonight and Friday as Hurricane Harvey approaches the middle Texas coast. Swells from the storm will start this afternoon and build to 7 feet or more tonight. This will be followed by a continued wind, sea, surge, and tide increase into the landfall of the storm. Water levels, seas, and winds will likely remain elevated well into the first part of the upcoming week as Harvey or its remnants remain near or just inland of the Texas coast. Here are the best estimates of marine-related impacts and decision points based on what we know as of 5:00 PM: * Onset of 7+ foot seas -- Tonight * Onset of tropical storm force winds within 20 NM -- daytime Friday (especially west of Freeport) * Onset of coastal flood threat -- Friday * Reasonable worst case surge -- 7 to 11 feet above ground near landfall, 3 to 5 feet from San Luis Pass to High Island * High risk of rip currents and building surf beginning tonight * Discharge from elevated rivers and continued elevated water levels may continue to impact navigation through the weekend through early next week. 47/40 && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... College Station (CLL) 75 90 75 81 73 / 40 50 60 80 70 Houston (IAH) 77 86 77 81 75 / 40 60 80 80 80 Galveston (GLS) 79 85 79 84 79 / 60 80 80 80 80 && .HGX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... TX...Hurricane Warning for the following zones: Jackson...Matagorda. Tropical Storm Warning for the following zones: Austin... Brazoria...Chambers...Colorado...Fort Bend...Galveston... Harris...Liberty...Waller...Wharton. Flash Flood Watch from 4 AM CDT Friday through Monday morning for the following zones: Austin...Brazoria...Brazos... Burleson...Chambers...Colorado...Fort Bend...Galveston... Grimes...Harris...Jackson...Liberty...Matagorda... Montgomery...Waller...Washington...Wharton. GM...Hurricane Warning for the following zones: Coastal waters from Freeport to the Matagorda Ship Channel out 20 NM... Matagorda Bay...Waters from Freeport to the Matagorda Ship Channel from 20 to 60 NM. Tropical Storm Warning 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. && $$ Discussion...45...8...11...31...33
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 624 AM CDT Thu Aug 24 2017 TXZ200-213-214-226-227-237-238-251130- Brazoria-Chambers-Fort Bend-Galveston-Harris-Liberty-Wharton- 624 AM CDT Thu Aug 24 2017 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Southeast Texas.. TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Tropical Storm Harvey is located in the south central Gulf of Mexico. Harvey strengthening as he moves northwest towards the Texas coast. Low to moderate chances for periods of scattered showers and thunderstorms through the early Friday morning hours as outer bands of Harvey come ashore. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday Tropical storm force winds may occur along the Brazoria County coastline as early as late Friday afternoon and persist through Saturday afternoon. Gusty...primarily under tropical force winds...will likely spread inland early Saturday morning and persist through early Saturday afternoon. Storm surge heights will range from between 2 to 4 feet above ground level with rising water levels occurring from as early as late tonight and persisting through Saturday. Total rainfall amounts over the next several days will range from a little over 10 inches to localized near 15 inch amounts that may induce significant flooding concerns. Isolated tornadoes will also be possible within Harvey`s outer rain and storm bands...with the tornado threat increasing latter tonight and persisting through Saturday afternoon. Harvey is forecast to slowly meander across southeastern Texas through mid week. This slow storm movement increases the probability of a higher frequency of heavy rainfall episodes that will only exacerbate areawide flooding. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters will be needed from today through the weekend. $$
Hurricane Local Statement
Hurricane Harvey Local Statement Advisory Number 19 TXZ163-164-176>179-195>200-210>214-226-227-235>238-251145- Hurricane Harvey Local Statement Advisory Number 19 National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX AL092017 1036 PM CDT Thu Aug 24 2017 This product covers Southeast Texas **HARVEY EXPECTED TO STRENGTHEN AS IT MOVES TOWARDS THE TEXAS COAST** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Warning and Storm Surge Watch are in effect for Chambers and Harris - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Austin, Colorado, Fort Bend, Liberty, Waller, and Wharton - A Storm Surge Warning and Hurricane Warning are in effect for Jackson and Matagorda - A Storm Surge Warning and Tropical Storm Warning are in effect for Brazoria and Galveston * STORM INFORMATION: - About 280 miles south of Galveston TX - 25.2N 94.6W - Storm Intensity 85 mph - Movement Northwest or 315 degrees at 10 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Category 1 Harvey is forecast to continue strengthening and will most likely become a major hurricane before it makes landfall somewhere along the Middle Texas Coast Friday. The primary impact from Harvey still remains very high rainfall amounts that will induce extreme widespread flooding across southeastern Texas. Tropical storm force winds, with occasional hurricane force wind gusts, and storm surge will occur along the coast as early as late Friday afternoon and persist through Tuesday. Harvey`s wind field has expanded, and therefore higher storm surge can be expected along the Upper Texas coastline. Coastal flooding will remain an issue throughout the weekend and possibly into next week as strong onshore winds will keep water piled up along the coastline. Again, the primary emphasis is on the high rainfall amounts that will likely lead to widespread and prolonged flash flooding. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * FLOODING RAIN: Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible devastating impacts across much of southeast Texas. The highest threat is for areas along and south of a Columbus to Houston line. Potential 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. Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible limited to extensive impacts across areas north of Columbus to Houston. * SURGE: Protect against life-threatening surge having possible devastating impacts across the entire Upper Texas Coast. Potential impacts in this area include: - Widespread deep inundation, with storm surge flooding greatly accentuated by powerful battering waves. Structural damage to buildings, with many washing away. Damage greatly compounded from considerable floating debris. Locations may be uninhabitable for an extended period. - Near-shore escape routes and secondary roads washed out or severely flooded. Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed. - Extreme beach erosion. New shoreline cuts possible. - Massive damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. Numerous small craft broken away from moorings with many lifted onshore and stranded. Also, protect against life-threatening surge having possible significant to extensive impacts across Galveston Bay. Elsewhere across Southeast Texas, little to no impact is anticipated. * WIND: Protect against life-threatening wind having possible devastating impacts across Matagorda Bay from Port O`Connor to Sargent. Potential impacts in this area include: - Structural damage to sturdy buildings, some with complete roof and wall failures. Complete destruction of mobile homes. Damage greatly accentuated by large airborne projectiles. Locations may be uninhabitable for weeks or months. - Numerous large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences and roadway signs blown over. - Many roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban or heavily wooded places. Many bridges, causeways, and access routes impassable. - Widespread power and communications outages. * TORNADOES: Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts across all of Southeast Texas. Potential 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * EVACUATIONS: For those under evacuation orders, leave as soon as practical with a destination in mind. Gas up your vehicle well ahead of time. Be sure that you take all essential materials from your emergency supplies kit. Let others know where you are going and when you intend to arrive. If evacuating the area, stick to prescribed evacuation routes. Look for additional traffic information on roadway smart signs and listen to select radio channels for further travel instructions. Drivers should not use cell phones while operating vehicles. For those not under evacuation orders, understand that there are inherent risks to evacuation (such as traffic congestion, accidents, and driving in bad weather), so evacuate only if necessary. Help keep roadways open for those that are under evacuation orders. If you are exceptionally vulnerable to wind or water hazards from tropical systems, consider voluntary evacuation, especially if being officially recommended. Relocate to a predetermined shelter or safe destination. If evacuating away from the area or relocating to a nearby shelter, leave early before weather conditions become hazardous. * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: Now is the time to bring to completion all preparations to protect life and property in accordance with your emergency plan. Outside preparations should be wrapped up as soon as possible before weather conditions completely deteriorate. Any remaining evacuations and relocations should be expedited before the onset of tropical storm force wind. If you are relocating to safe shelter, leave as early as possible. If heading to a community shelter, become familiar with the shelter rules before arrival, especially if you have special needs or own a pet. Take essential items with you from your Emergency Supplies Kit. Check the latest weather forecast before departing. Failure to adequately shelter may result in serious injury or loss of life. Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with any orders that are issued. Remember, during the storm 9 1 1 Emergency Services may not be able to immediately respond if conditions are unsafe. This should be a big factor in your decision making. Check-in with your emergency points of contact among family, friends, and workmates. Inform them of your status and well-being. Let them know how you intend to ride out the storm and when you plan to check-in again. Keep cell phones well charged and handy. Also, cell phone chargers for automobiles can be helpful after the storm. Locate your chargers and keep them with your cell phone. In emergencies it is best to remain calm. Stay informed and focused on the situation at hand. Exercise patience with those you encounter. Be a Good Samaritan and helpful to others. If relocating to a nearby shelter or to the home of a family member or friend, drive with extra caution, especially on secondary roads. Remember, many bridges and causeways will be closed once higher winds arrive. Also, if you encounter water covering the road, seek an alternate route. Always obey official road signs for closures and detours. If you are a visitor and still in the area, listen for the name of the city or town in which you are staying within local news updates. Be sure you know the name of the county or parish in which it resides. Pay attention for instructions from local authorities. Closely monitor NOAA Weather radio or other local news outlets for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes to the forecast. * 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 430 AM CDT, or sooner if conditions warrant. $$Storm Surge Watch
STORM SURGE WATCH NWS HOUSTON/GALVESTON TX 1029 PM CDT THU AUG 24 2017 TXZ213-251108- /O.CON.KHGX.SS.A.1009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ 1029 PM CDT THU AUG 24 2017 ...Storm Surge Watch issued August 24 at 10:27PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX... * WIND - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind - Peak Wind Forecast: 20-30 mph with gusts to 40 mph - CURRENT THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY: Moderate - The wind threat has increased from the previous assessment. - Emergency plans should include a reasonable threat for strong tropical storm force wind of 58 to 73 mph. - To be safe, earnestly prepare for the potential of significant wind impacts. Remaining efforts to secure properties should now be brought to completion. - Dangerous wind is possible. Failure to adequately shelter may result in injury. Move to safe shelter before the wind becomes hazardous. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant - Some damage to roofing and siding materials, along with damage to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A few buildings experiencing window, door, and garage door failures. Mobile homes damaged, especially if unanchored. Unsecured lightweight objects become dangerous projectiles. - Several large trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Several fences and roadway signs blown over. - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban or heavily wooded places. A few bridges, causeways, and access routes impassable. - Scattered power and communications outages, but more prevalent in areas with above ground lines. * STORM SURGE - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Hazardous storm surge possible - Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 2-4 feet above ground somewhere within surge prone areas. - Window of concern: Begins Friday morning - CURRENT THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY: Significant - The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - Surf conditions may still be rough with some beach erosion. Stronger than normal rip currents may also be present. - Exercise due safety. - Review your seasonal plan and ensure readiness for the next storm surge event. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant - Areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated by waves. Damage to several buildings, mainly near the coast. - Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads become weakened or washed out, especially in usually vulnerable low spots. - Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially in unprotected anchorages. * 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 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 decreased 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. LAT...LON 2987 9499 2989 9501 2990 9499 2989 9498 2987 9499 LAT...LON 2986 9503 2984 9501 2986 9498 2982 9492 2970 9492 2966 9496 2965 9499 2955 9499 2954 9503 2955 9506 2949 9517 2954 9518 2955 9523 2958 9526 2965 9526 2962 9534 2970 9535 2968 9537 2970 9542 2971 9543 2974 9539 2976 9542 2979 9542 2990 9523 2989 9520 2990 9515 2995 9514 2994 9512 2990 9512 2995 9507 2986 9503$$Tropical Storm Warning Harvey Local Watch/Warning Statement/Advisory Number 19 National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX AL092017 1027 PM CDT Thu Aug 24 2017 TXZ213-251130- /O.CON.KHGX.SS.A.1009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /O.CON.KHGX.TR.W.1009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ Harris- 1027 PM CDT Thu Aug 24 2017 ...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT... ...STORM SURGE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT... * WIND - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind - Peak Wind Forecast: 20-30 mph with gusts to 40 mph - CURRENT THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY: Moderate - The wind threat has increased from the previous assessment. - Emergency plans should include a reasonable threat for strong tropical storm force wind of 58 to 73 mph. - To be safe, earnestly prepare for the potential of significant wind impacts. Remaining efforts to secure properties should now be brought to completion. - Dangerous wind is possible. Failure to adequately shelter may result in injury. Move to safe shelter before the wind becomes hazardous. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant - Some damage to roofing and siding materials, along with damage to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A few buildings experiencing window, door, and garage door failures. Mobile homes damaged, especially if unanchored. Unsecured lightweight objects become dangerous projectiles. - Several large trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Several fences and roadway signs blown over. - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban or heavily wooded places. A few bridges, causeways, and access routes impassable. - Scattered power and communications outages, but more prevalent in areas with above ground lines. * STORM SURGE - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Hazardous storm surge possible - Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 2-4 feet above ground somewhere within surge prone areas. - Window of concern: Begins Friday morning - CURRENT THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY: Significant - The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - Surf conditions may still be rough with some beach erosion. Stronger than normal rip currents may also be present. - Exercise due safety. - Review your seasonal plan and ensure readiness for the next storm surge event. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant - Areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated by waves. Damage to several buildings, mainly near the coast. - Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads become weakened or washed out, especially in usually vulnerable low spots. - Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially in unprotected anchorages. * 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 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 decreased 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. $$Flash Flood Watch
Flood Watch National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 438 PM CDT Thu Aug 24 2017 TXZ195>200-211>214-227-237-238-250545- /O.EXB.KHGX.FF.A.0008.170825T0900Z-170828T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Austin-Brazoria-Brazos-Burleson-Chambers-Fort Bend-Galveston- Grimes-Harris-Liberty-Montgomery-Waller-Washington- Including the cities of Alvin, Anahuac, Angleton, Bellville, Brenham, Brookshire, Bryan, Caldwell, Cleveland, College Station, Conroe, Dayton, Freeport, Friendswood, Galveston, Hempstead, Houston, Humble, Katy, Lake Jackson, Lake Somerville, League City, Liberty, Missouri City, Mont Belvieu, Navasota, Pasadena, Pearland, Prairie View, Richmond, Rosenberg, Sealy, Sugar Land, Texas City, The Woodlands, Tomball, Willis, and Winnie 438 PM CDT Thu Aug 24 2017 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM CDT FRIDAY THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston has expanded the * Flash Flood Watch to include a portion of southeast Texas... including the following counties...Austin...Brazoria... Brazos...Burleson...Chambers...Fort Bend...Galveston... Grimes...Harris...Liberty...Montgomery...Waller and Washington. * From 4 AM CDT Friday through Monday morning * Rainfall from Harvey will cause devastating and life- threatening flooding as a prolonged heavy rain and flash flood threat is expected to occur. Rainfall rates of 4 inches per hour or more will lead to flash flooding as rain squalls from Harvey begin to become more numerous Friday morning along the coast and then spread inland Friday night and Saturday. Periods of heavy rainfall are then expected from Harvey or its remnants through Monday morning. * It is possible that additional Southeast Texas counties will be added to the Flash Flood Watch as this event unfolds, and the Flash Flood Watch itself could be extended beyond Monday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$Tornado Watch
TORNADO WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WT 465 NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK 200 PM CDT FRI AUG 25 2017 TORNADO WATCH 465 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 AM CDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS TXC007-039-057-071-157-167-175-201-239-245-321-391-469-481- 260700- /O.NEW.KWNS.TO.A.0465.170825T1900Z-170826T0700Z/ TX . TEXAS COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE ARANSAS BRAZORIA CALHOUN CHAMBERS FORT BEND GALVESTON GOLIAD HARRIS JACKSON JEFFERSON MATAGORDA REFUGIO VICTORIA WHARTON $$
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Thanks Betty. So far, so good!
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