Tag: houston/galveston

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Flood Watch issued May 6 at 4:51AM CDT until May 7 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following counties, Brazos, Grimes, Houston, Madison, Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity and Walker. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms producing locally heavy rainfall is expected today. Rainfall totals of up to 1 to 3 inches can be broadly expected across SE Texas, though higher amounts of 3 to 6
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 2 at 5:40PM CDT until May 2 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

SVRHGX The National Weather Service in League City has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Central Colorado County in southeastern Texas... South central Austin County in southeastern Texas... * Until 630 PM CDT. * At 540 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Columbus, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Columbus.
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Special Weather Statement issued May 1 at 9:29PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

At 929 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lake Livingston State Park, or 9 miles west of Livingston, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Livingston, Coldspring, Goodrich, Lake Livingston State Park, and West Livingston.
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Special Weather Statement issued April 30 at 9:31PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

At 931 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles southeast of Fort Boggy State Park to 9 miles north of Kurten to 11 miles east of Rockdale. Movement was east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Northwestern College Station, Bryan, Madisonville, Caldwell, Bedias, Kurten, Wixon Valley, Kyle Field, Bryan Utilities Lake, Normangee, Iola, Deanville, Chriesman, and North Zulch.
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Special Marine Warning issued April 24 at 7:34PM CDT until April 24 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

SMWHGX The National Weather Service in League City has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Galveston Bay... * Until 930 PM CDT. * At 734 PM CDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 40 nm north of Crystal Bay to 19 nm northwest of Burnet Bay to 53 nm west of Upper San Jacinto Bay, moving southeast at 20 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * Locations impacted include... East Galveston Bay, Galveston Ship Channel, West Bay, Scott Bay, Galveston Bay
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Flood Warning issued April 21 at 1:36PM CDT until April 24 at 5:30AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

...The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston TX has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Texas... Menard Creek near Rye affecting Polk, Hardin and Liberty Counties. For the Menard Creek...including Rye...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Menard Creek near Rye. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning to early Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, moderate lowland flooding begins as low-lying areas along the creek are inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 18.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 17.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
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Flood Advisory issued April 20 at 7:40PM CDT until April 20 at 10:45PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following counties, Montgomery, San Jacinto and Walker. * WHEN...Until 1045 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 740 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over
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Flood Advisory issued April 20 at 6:55PM CDT until April 20 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following counties, Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity and Walker. * WHEN...Until 1000 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 655 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
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Rip Current Statement issued April 20 at 3:29AM CDT until April 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.