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Air Quality Alert
Issued: 9:57 PM May. 17, 2024 – National Weather Service
...Ozone Action Day... The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Houston, Galveston, and Brazoria area for Saturday, May 18, 2024. Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of ozone pollution in the Houston, Galveston, and surrounding areas on Saturday. You can help prevent ozone pollution by sharing a ride, walking, riding a bicycle, taking your lunch to work, avoiding drive through lanes, conserving energy and keeping your vehicle properly tuned. For more information on ozone: Ozone: The Facts www.tceq.texas.gov/airquality/monops/ozonefacts.html EPA AirNow: www.airnow.gov/?city=Houston&state=TX&country=USA Take Care of Texas: www.takecareoftexas.org/conservation-tips/keep-our-air-clean
River Flood Warning
Issued: 2:42 AM May. 17, 2024 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...East Fork San Jacinto near New Caney. * WHEN...Until late Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 62.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding begins with secondary roads near the river inundated, including FM 1485 west of the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 58.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 54.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Thursday was 60.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 64.4 feet early Sunday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 58.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 64.6 feet on 02/14/2004. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && Fld Observed Forecasts (10 pm CDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun East Fork San Jacinto New Caney 58.0 58.2 Thu 9 pm CDT 59.7 61.9 63.7 &&
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