Sinton, Texas

The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a
Tornado Watch for portions of

       south Texas
       coastal waters

Effective this Thursday morning and evening from 700 am until 600
PM CDT.

Tornadoes... hail to 0.5 inch in diameter... thunderstorm wind
gusts to 70 mph... and dangerous lightning are possible in these
areas.

The Tornado Watch area is approximately along and 65 statute
miles either side of a line from 45 miles north of Palacios Texas
to 40 miles northwest of Laredo Texas. For a complete depiction
of the watch see the associated watch outline update (wous64 kwns
wou4).

Remember... a Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for
tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch
area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for
threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements
and possible warnings.

Other watch information... this Tornado Watch replaces Tornado
Watch number 741. Watch number 741 will not be in effect after
700 am CDT.

Discussion... very moist and moderate to strongly-sheared low-lvl
environment in nrn quadrant of T.D. Dolly will remain favorable for
updrafts/storms with low-lvl rotation/possible tornadoes. Sfc
heating and weak convergence along arc of confluence extending N/NE
from circulation center may Foster expansion of existing
shower/storm coverage in outer fringe of circulation later today.

Aviation... tornadoes and a few severe thunderstorms with hail
surface and aloft to 0.5 inch. Extreme turbulence and surface
wind gusts to 60 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to
500. Mean storm motion vector 15035.


... Corfidi

The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
eastern Nueces County in south Texas
central San Patricio County in south Texas

* until 845 am CDT

* at 644 am CDT... National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated
a band of showers producing very heavy rain across eastern Nueces
County northward into central San Patricio County. Doppler radar
estimated 1 to 3 inches of rain has fallen from near Chapman
Ranch north to near Sinton. Additional rain amounts of 1 to 2
inches per hour will be possible as the band continues to move
through.

* Thunderstorms are producing torrential rainfall in the warned
area. Runoff from this excessive rainfall will cause flooding
to occur. Some locations that will experience flooding
include... Corpus Christi... Portland... Sinton... Taft... Bay area
medical center... Chapman Ranch... christus spohn hospital south...
Cole Park... Corpus Christi Country Club... Corpus Christi del Mar
east Campus... Corpus Christi del Mar west Campus and Corpus
Christi International Airport.

Most flood deaths occur in automobiles. Never drive your vehicle into
areas where the water covers the roadway. Flood waters are usually
deeper than they appear. Just one foot of flowing water is powerful
enough to sweep vehicles off the Road. When encountering flooded
roads make the smart choice... turn around... dont drown.

Lat... Lon 2815 9775 2812 9759 2814 9753 2809 9729
      2782 9724 2786 9728 2784 9735 2786 9737
      2785 9749 2784 9749 2783 9737 2777 9739
      2770 9725 2766 9726 2764 9721 2758 9721
      2759 9726 2764 9727 2756 9732 2756 9746

... Flood Watch remains in effect through this afternoon...

The Flood Watch continues for

* a portion of south Texas... including the following areas...
Duval... Jim Wells... Kleberg... Nueces and San Patricio.

* Through this afternoon

* Tropical Storm Dolly will move into the western portions of
south Texas this morning and this afternoon. Dolly will then
push into Mexico tonight. An additional 2 to 4 inches with
locally higher amounts in excess of 6 inches will be possible.

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts. Do not drive your vehicle into areas where
water covers the roadway. The water depth may be too high to allow
your car to cross safely. Turn around and do not drown. Vehicles
caught in rising waters should be abandoned quickly. Move to
higher ground.

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.

... Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect...

... New information...

Tropical Storm Dolly is expected to continue to weaken as it
moves west-northwest into the Rio Grande plains today.

... Areas affected...

This statement recommends action to be taken by residents in
Kleberg... Nueces and San Patricio counties.

... Watches/warnings...

A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for Kleberg... Nueces
and San Patricio counties.

A Tornado Watch is in effect through this afternoon until 6 PM
CDT.

A Flood Watch remains in effect through this afternoon.

... Storm information...

At 7 am CDT... the center of Tropical Storm Dolly was located near
latitude 27.2 north... longitude 98.9 west... 50 miles east-southeast
of Laredo. Movement is toward the west-northwest near 7 mph.
Maximum sustained winds have decreased to around 50 mph. A
continued motion toward the west-northwest is expected during the
next day or so.

... Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Motorists should exercise extreme caution today as heavy rainfall
from the outer bands of Dolly may cause some roads to flood today.
Most flood deaths occur in automobiles. Never drive your vehicle into
areas where the water covers the roadway. Flood waters are usually
deeper than they appear. Just one foot of flowing water is powerful
enough to sweep vehicles off the Road. When encountering flooded
roads make the smart choice... turn around... dont drown. In
addition... tropical storm force wind gusts will make driving
difficult for high profile vehicles.

... Storm surge and storm tide...

Tides will average around 2 to 3 feet above normal this morning.
As a result... minor coastal flooding and beach erosion is
expected to continue this morning due to these tidal levels and
incoming swells. Travel along the beaches is not recommended at
this time. High tide at Port Aransas was at 744 am CDT this
morning with the next high tide at 1105 PM CDT tonight.

... Winds...

Tropical storm force wind gusts are likely through the morning.
Winds will remain in the 25 to 35 mph range this morning with
intermittent gusts as high as 45 mph with the rain bands.

... Inland flooding...

An additional 2 to 4 inches of rainfall can be expected today.
Isolated higher rainfall amounts of 6 to 8 inches will be
possible. This additional amount of rainfall will produce
flooding of low-lying areas and small creeks and streams.

... Tornadoes...

Isolated tornadoes will be possible through this morning as rain
bands from Tropical Storm Dolly affect the area.

... Next update...

The next statement will be issued around 11 am CDT.

... Record daily maximum rainfall set at Corpus Christi...

a record rainfall of 2.86 inches was set at Corpus Christi yesterday
July 23, this breaks the old record of 1.47 set in 1919.

07/23/2008 1255 PM

4 miles ENE of Taft, San Patricio County.

Tornado, reported by law enforcement.


            Sheriff deputies confirmed a tornado touch down into
            Cotton Field.




07/23/2008 1240 PM

6 miles S of Bayside, San Patricio County.

Tornado, reported by public.


            Confirmed tornado touch down near cr136 and 1177. Several
            trees were up rooted. Three sheds collapsed. RV blown on
            side. Roof toppled over. Reported by kiii TV 3.