Tag: houston/galveston

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Beach Hazards Statement issued April 2 at 1:24AM CDT until April 2 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and minor coastal flooding, mainly during times of high tides expected. * WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. * WHEN...From 5 AM CDT early this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Minor flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures possible.
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Special Weather Statement issued March 31 at 12:41AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

At 1240 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Grapeland, or 11 miles north of Crockett, 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... Latexo, Weches, Kennard, Mound City, and Grapeland.
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Rip Current Statement issued March 30 at 3:09AM CDT until March 30 at 7:00PM 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.
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Rip Current Statement issued March 29 at 2:41AM CDT until March 30 at 7:00PM 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 Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
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Special Marine Warning issued March 28 at 1:16PM CDT until March 28 at 2:15PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

SMWHGX The National Weather Service in League City has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM... East Matagorda Bay... * Until 215 PM CDT. * At 116 PM CDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 10 nm northeast of Port Lavaca to 6 nm west of Port Oconnor, moving northeast at 35 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts to 40 knots and small hail. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * Locations impacted include... East Matagorda Bay, Matagorda Jetty, and
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Special Marine Warning issued March 28 at 12:56PM CDT until March 28 at 2:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

SMWHGX The National Weather Service in League City has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Matagorda Bay... * Until 200 PM CDT. * At 1254 PM CDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 14 nm west of Turtle Bay to Port Lavaca to near Seadrift, moving east northeast at 35 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts to 40 knots and small hail. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * Locations impacted include... Turtle Bay, Port Lavaca, and Palacios Bay.
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Special Weather Statement issued March 28 at 1:15PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

At 115 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Olivia, or 9 miles northeast of Port Lavaca, moving northeast at 45 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... Blessing, Palacios, and Schicke Point.
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Flood Watch issued March 27 at 4:35AM CDT until March 28 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

* 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, Brazoria Islands, Coastal Brazoria, Coastal Matagorda, Inland Brazoria, Inland Matagorda, Matagorda Islands and Wharton. * WHEN...Through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Widespread showers produced rainfall of up to 1 to
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Flood Watch issued March 26 at 2:42AM CDT until March 28 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is 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, Brazoria Islands, Coastal Brazoria, Coastal Matagorda, Inland Brazoria, Inland Matagorda, Matagorda Islands and Wharton. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday afternoon. * 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... - Showers and storms are expected early in the morning, though lulls in rainfall may occur throughout the