Brownsville-TX 26.05n 97.17w
Port-Aransas-TX 27.83n 97.07w
Attn... WFO... bro... crp...
507 am CDT Thu Jul 24 2008
... Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect...
... New information...
Dolly continues to weaken as it moves into Jim Hogg County.
... Areas affected...
This statement recommends actions to be taken by persons in...
the coastal locations of Willacy... Cameron and Kenedy counties.
... Watches/warnings...
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.Gov on the
internet for more information about these additional hazards.
Tornado Watch for Jim Hogg and Brooks counties.
Flood Watch.
... Precautionary/preparedness actions...
Residents should not drive if not necessary with some roads blocked
by down trees... limbs and possible power line. Many roads remain
flooded or could flood with heavy rains at times today.
Use precautionary measures today if you plan on clearing debris.
Watch for down power lines and broken glass when clearing or
cutting debris and tree branches. Propane tanks can be a hazardous
as will be snakes and fire ants that were disturbed from their
natural habitat.
... Winds...
Southeast to south winds of 20 to 40 mph are expected
today... mainly this morning. Winds should diminishing to
20 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph this afternoon.
... Probability of hurricane/tropical storm conditions...
The probability of tropical storm force winds is 50 to
60 percent.
... Inland flooding...
Intermittent moderate to heavy rainfall is expected over portions
of Hidalgo... Willacy and Cameron counties today. These heavy rains
will continue to produce flooding of roadways and street in low
lying areas and will exacerbate the minor flooding that is already
taking place.
For the event... current data suggests a total of 10 to 15 inches
area wide from Wednesday through last night. With locally higher
amounts ranging from 20 to 25 inches possible.
... Next update...
This statement will be updated around 800 am CDT Thursday.
