KatSafe

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas, including
the following areas, in south central Texas, Coastal Jackson and
Inland Jackson. In southeast Texas, Bolivar Peninsula, Brazoria
Islands, Chambers, Coastal Brazoria, Coastal Galveston, Coastal
Harris, Coastal Matagorda, Fort Bend, Galveston Island, Inland
Brazoria, Inland Galveston, Inland Harris, Inland Matagorda,
Matagorda Islands, Montgomery, Northern Liberty, Southern Liberty
and Wharton.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are
possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Coastal areas will have the greatest potential for flooding
through this afternoon as Potential Tropical Cyclone One
skirts along the Upper Texas Coast. Rainfall rates could
exceed 4 inches per hour in the heaviest downpours.
Additional widespread rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches in
the watch area with isolated higher totals possible
especially along the coast. Grounds are fairly saturated
across portions of Southeast Texas, which would allow for a
quicker transition of the rainfall to runoff. This increases
the potential for flooding, especially in the areas that have
received 4+ inches of rain over the past few days.

- Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instructions: You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

HLSHGX

This product covers Southeast Texas

**Potential Tropical Cyclone One Expected to Bring Heavy Rainfall to
Portions of Southeast Texas**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Bolivar Peninsula,
Brazoria Islands, Chambers, Coastal Brazoria, Coastal
Galveston, and Galveston Island

* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 180 miles southwest of Galveston TX
- 27.6N 97.1W
- Storm Intensity 30 mph
- Movement Northeast or 50 degrees at 6 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Potential Tropical Cyclone One has moved into the western Gulf near
Corpus Christi. It is expected to strengthen to a Tropical Depression
or weak Tropical Storm as it moves northeastward along the Texas
coastline on Wednesday before crossing into southwest Louisiana
Wednesday evening. Potential impacts to southeast Texas include the
prospect of locally heavy rainfall, 1-3 feet of coastal flooding along
the immediate the coast, and gusts to tropical storm force along the
immediate coast. A Tropical Storm Watch is currently in effect for all
coastal areas of SE Texas and the Gulf waters out 60 nm, with the
exception of Matagorda Bay.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Prepare for life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible
extensive impacts across portions of Southeast Texas. Potential
impacts include:
- Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues.
- Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in
multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may
become dangerous rivers. Flood control systems and barriers may
become stressed.
- Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple
communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed
away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes.
Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with
underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous.
Many road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out.

Prepare for dangerous rainfall flooding having possible limited to
significant impacts across northern Brazos Valley and Piney Woods
Region.

* SURGE:
Coastal flood warnings and advisories have been issued for the
immediate coast. Please reference the Coastal Hazard Message for
more information. Potential impacts in this area include:
- Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including
homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
could be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur.


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

* WIND:
Little to no significant impacts are anticipated at this time
across Southeast Texas.

* TORNADOES:
Prepare for a tornado event having possible limited impacts across
coastal potions 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
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* EVACUATIONS:
Follow the advice of local officials.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to check your emergency plan and emergency supplies
kit and take necessary actions to protect your family and secure your
home or business.

If you live in a place particularly vulnerable to flooding, such as
near the ocean or a large inland lake, in a low-lying or poor
drainage area, in a valley, or near an already swollen river, plan to
move to safe shelter on higher ground.

Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with orders that
are issued. Do not needlessly jeopardize your life or the lives of
others.

* 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 4 AM CDT, or sooner if
conditions warrant.