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.
Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Houston/Galveston, TX
Issued by NWS Houston/Galveston, TX
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000 FXUS64 KHGX 282343 AFDHGX 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 ----------- 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 toomany of them for me to post.
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