Tropical Cyclone Statement Issued
From
City of Bayou Vista
Sent
Tue, Sep 10 @ 4:25am
Description
Tropical Cyclone Statement issued September 10 at 4:17AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
HLSHGX
This product covers Southeast Texas
**FRANCINE LIKELY TO BECOME A HURRICANE TODAY**
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, Coastal Harris, Coastal Jackson, Coastal Matagorda,
Galveston Island, Matagorda Islands, and Southern Liberty
* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 350 miles south-southwest of Galveston TX
- 24.4N 96.2W
- Storm Intensity 65 mph
- Movement North-northwest or 340 degrees at 5 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Francine is expected to become a hurricane
today as it turns northeast and tracks into the northwest Gulf of
Mexico. Francine is currently expected to make landfall along the
Louisiana coast on Wednesday. Potential impacts to southeast Texas
include the prospect of locally heavy rainfall along the immediate
coast, 1-3 feet of storm surge across the coast and along the bays,
and gusts to tropical storm force along the coast. Impacts are
expected to begin later in the day on Tuesday and persist into
Wednesday. A Tropical Storm Watch is currently in effect for all
coastal areas of SE Texas. Tropical Storm and Hurricane Warnings are
in effect for the Gulf waters out 60 nm.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across
the Upper Texas Coast. Potential impacts in this area 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.
* SURGE:
Protect against locally hazardous surge having possible limited
impacts along the immediate coast and the bays. Potential impacts in
this area 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.
* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible
limited impacts across Southeast Texas. Potential impacts include:
- Localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations.
- Rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter currents.
Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may become swollen
and overflow in spots.
- Flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in usually
vulnerable spots. A few places where rapid ponding of water
occurs at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage
areas. Several storm drains and retention ponds become
near-full and begin to overflow. Some brief road and bridge
closures.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to complete all preparations to protect life and
property in accordance with your emergency plan. Ensure you are in a
safe location before the onset of strong winds or possible flooding.
It is important to remain calm, informed, and focused during an
emergency. Be patient and helpful with those you encounter.
Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets
for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes
to the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather
warnings.
* 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 10 AM CDT, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
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