Houston, TX

This product covers southeast Texas

**harvey strengthens to a tropical storm** 


New information
---------------

* changes to watches and warnings:
    - none

* current watches and warnings:
    - a storm surge watch and Hurricane Watch are in effect for 
      Brazoria, Jackson, and Matagorda
    - a tropical storm watch is in effect for Austin, Colorado, Fort 
      Bend, Liberty, Waller, and Wharton
    - a storm surge watch and tropical storm watch are in effect for 
      Chambers, Galveston, and Harris

* storm information:
    - about 470 miles south-southeast of Freeport TX
    - 22.6n 92.6w
    - storm intensity 45 mph
    - movement northwest or 325 degrees at 7 mph

Situation overview
------------------

Tropical Storm Harvey is gradually strengthening as it moves NW
towards the Texas coast. Harvey is expected to continue to strengthen
into a hurricane on Friday before landfall. The primary impact from
Harvey remains heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding for southeast
Texas, but there is also the threat for tropical storm to hurricane
force winds and storm surge along the coast. The most likely arrival
time for tropical storm force winds to reach the Upper Texas coast is
during the day on Friday.

Potential impacts
-----------------

* flooding rain:
prepare for life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible 
extensive impacts across southeast Texas. Potential 
impacts include:
    - major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues.
    - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in 
      multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may 
      become dangerous rivers. Flood control systems and barriers 
      may become stressed.
    - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple 
      communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed 
      away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes. 
      Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with 
      underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous. 
      Many Road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out.

* Surge:
prepare for life-threatening surge having possible significant 
impacts across areas along the coast southwest of San Luis Pass. 
Potential impacts in this area include:
    - areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated by 
      waves. Damage to several buildings, mainly near the coast.
    - Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads become 
      weakened or washed out, especially in usually vulnerable low 
      spots.
    - Major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching dunes. Strong and 
      numerous rip currents.
    - Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. 
      Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially in 
      unprotected anchorages.

Also, prepare for locally hazardous surge having possible limited 
impacts across Galveston Bay.

Elsewhere across southeast Texas, little to no impact is anticipated.

* Wind:
prepare for dangerous wind having possible significant impacts across 
coastal Matagorda, Brazoria and Jackson counties. Potential impacts in 
this area include:
    - some damage to roofing and siding materials, along with damage 
      to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A few buildings 
      experiencing window, door, and garage door failures. Mobile 
      homes damaged, especially if unanchored. Unsecured lightweight 
      objects become dangerous projectiles.
    - Several large trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater 
      numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Several 
      fences and roadway signs blown over.
    - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban 
      or heavily wooded places. A few bridges, causeways, and access 
      routes impassable.
    - Scattered power and communications outages, but more prevalent 
      in areas with above ground lines.

* Tornadoes:
prepare for a tornado event having possible limited impacts across 
southeast Texas. Potential impacts include:
    - the occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution 
      of emergency plans during tropical events.
    - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power 
      and communications disruptions.
    - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys 
      toppled, Mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned, 
      large Tree Tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees 
      knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats 
      pulled from moorings.


Precautionary/preparedness actions
----------------------------------

* evacuations:

If you are exceptionally vulnerable to wind or water hazards from 
tropical systems, consider voluntary evacuation, 
especially if being officially recommended. Relocate to a 
predetermined shelter or safe destination.

If evacuating away from the area or relocating to a nearby shelter, 
leave early before weather conditions become hazardous.

* Other preparedness information:
now is the time to check your emergency plan and take necessary 
actions to secure your home or business. Deliberate efforts should be 
underway to protect life and property. Ensure that your emergency 
supplies kit is stocked and ready.

When making safety and preparedness decisions, do not focus on the 
exact forecast track as there are inherent forecast uncertainties 
which must be taken into account.

If you live in a place that is particularly vulnerable to high wind, 
such as a Mobile home, an upper floor of a high rise building, or on 
a boat, plan to move to safe shelter. Take enough supplies for you 
and your family for several days.

If you live in a place particularly vulnerable to flooding, such as 
near the ocean or a large Inland Lake, in a low lying or poor 
drainage area, in a valley or canyon, or near an already swollen 
river, plan to move to safe shelter on higher ground

Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with any orders 
that are issued. Do not needlessly jeopardize your life or the lives 
of others.

When securing your property, outside preparations should be conducted 
as soon as possible before conditions deteriorate. The onset of 
strong gusty winds and heavy rain can cause certain preparedness 
activities to become unsafe.

Be sure to let friends and other family members know of your 
intentions and whereabouts for surviving the storm. For emergency 
purposes, have someone located away from the threatened area serve as 
your Point of contact. Share vital contact information with others. 
Keep cell phones handy and well charged.

Closely monitor NOAA Weather Radio or other local news outlets for 
official storm information. Listen for possible changes to the 
forecast.


* Additional sources of information:
- for information on appropriate preparations see ready.Gov
- for information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.Org
- for additional disaster preparedness information see Redcross.Org

Next update
-----------

The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather 
Service in Houston/Galveston TX around 5 am CDT, or sooner if 
conditions warrant.




116 am CDT Thu Aug 24 2017

This product covers southeast Texas

**harvey strengthens to a tropical storm** 


New information
---------------

* changes to watches and warnings:
    - none

* current watches and warnings:
    - a storm surge watch and Hurricane Watch are in effect for 
      Brazoria, Jackson, and Matagorda
    - a tropical storm watch is in effect for Austin, Colorado, Fort 
      Bend, Liberty, Waller, and Wharton
    - a storm surge watch and tropical storm watch are in effect for 
      Chambers, Galveston, and Harris

* storm information:
    - about 470 miles south-southeast of Freeport TX
    - 22.6n 92.6w
    - storm intensity 45 mph
    - movement northwest or 325 degrees at 7 mph

Situation overview
------------------

Tropical Storm Harvey is gradually strengthening as it moves NW
towards the Texas coast. Harvey is expected to continue to strengthen
into a hurricane on Friday before landfall. The primary impact from
Harvey remains heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding for southeast
Texas, but there is also the threat for tropical storm to hurricane
force winds and storm surge along the coast. The most likely arrival
time for tropical storm force winds to reach the Upper Texas coast is
during the day on Friday.

Potential impacts
-----------------

* flooding rain:
prepare for life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible 
extensive impacts across southeast Texas. Potential 
impacts include:
    - major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues.
    - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in 
      multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may 
      become dangerous rivers. Flood control systems and barriers 
      may become stressed.
    - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple 
      communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed 
      away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes. 
      Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with 
      underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous. 
      Many Road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out.

* Surge:
prepare for life-threatening surge having possible significant 
impacts across areas along the coast southwest of San Luis Pass. 
Potential impacts in this area include:
    - areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated by 
      waves. Damage to several buildings, mainly near the coast.
    - Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads become 
      weakened or washed out, especially in usually vulnerable low 
      spots.
    - Major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching dunes. Strong and 
      numerous rip currents.
    - Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. 
      Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially in 
      unprotected anchorages.

Also, prepare for locally hazardous surge having possible limited 
impacts across Galveston Bay.

Elsewhere across southeast Texas, little to no impact is anticipated.

* Wind:
prepare for dangerous wind having possible significant impacts across 
coastal Matagorda, Brazoria and Jackson counties. Potential impacts in 
this area include:
    - some damage to roofing and siding materials, along with damage 
      to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A few buildings 
      experiencing window, door, and garage door failures. Mobile 
      homes damaged, especially if unanchored. Unsecured lightweight 
      objects become dangerous projectiles.
    - Several large trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater 
      numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Several 
      fences and roadway signs blown over.
    - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban 
      or heavily wooded places. A few bridges, causeways, and access 
      routes impassable.
    - Scattered power and communications outages, but more prevalent 
      in areas with above ground lines.

* Tornadoes:
prepare for a tornado event having possible limited impacts across 
southeast Texas. Potential impacts include:
    - the occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution 
      of emergency plans during tropical events.
    - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power 
      and communications disruptions.
    - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys 
      toppled, Mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned, 
      large Tree Tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees 
      knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats 
      pulled from moorings.


Precautionary/preparedness actions
----------------------------------

* evacuations:

If you are exceptionally vulnerable to wind or water hazards from 
tropical systems, consider voluntary evacuation, 
especially if being officially recommended. Relocate to a 
predetermined shelter or safe destination.

If evacuating away from the area or relocating to a nearby shelter, 
leave early before weather conditions become hazardous.

* Other preparedness information:
now is the time to check your emergency plan and take necessary 
actions to secure your home or business. Deliberate efforts should be 
underway to protect life and property. Ensure that your emergency 
supplies kit is stocked and ready.

When making safety and preparedness decisions, do not focus on the 
exact forecast track as there are inherent forecast uncertainties 
which must be taken into account.

If you live in a place that is particularly vulnerable to high wind, 
such as a Mobile home, an upper floor of a high rise building, or on 
a boat, plan to move to safe shelter. Take enough supplies for you 
and your family for several days.

If you live in a place particularly vulnerable to flooding, such as 
near the ocean or a large Inland Lake, in a low lying or poor 
drainage area, in a valley or canyon, or near an already swollen 
river, plan to move to safe shelter on higher ground

Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with any orders 
that are issued. Do not needlessly jeopardize your life or the lives 
of others.

When securing your property, outside preparations should be conducted 
as soon as possible before conditions deteriorate. The onset of 
strong gusty winds and heavy rain can cause certain preparedness 
activities to become unsafe.

Be sure to let friends and other family members know of your 
intentions and whereabouts for surviving the storm. For emergency 
purposes, have someone located away from the threatened area serve as 
your Point of contact. Share vital contact information with others. 
Keep cell phones handy and well charged.

Closely monitor NOAA Weather Radio or other local news outlets for 
official storm information. Listen for possible changes to the 
forecast.


* Additional sources of information:
- for information on appropriate preparations see ready.Gov
- for information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.Org
- for additional disaster preparedness information see Redcross.Org

Next update
-----------

The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather 
Service in Houston/Galveston TX around 5 am CDT, or sooner if 
conditions warrant.



116 am CDT Thu Aug 24 2017

This product covers southeast Texas

**harvey strengthens to a tropical storm** 


New information
---------------

* changes to watches and warnings:
    - none

* current watches and warnings:
    - a storm surge watch and Hurricane Watch are in effect for 
      Brazoria, Jackson, and Matagorda
    - a tropical storm watch is in effect for Austin, Colorado, Fort 
      Bend, Liberty, Waller, and Wharton
    - a storm surge watch and tropical storm watch are in effect for 
      Chambers, Galveston, and Harris

* storm information:
    - about 470 miles south-southeast of Freeport TX
    - 22.6n 92.6w
    - storm intensity 45 mph
    - movement northwest or 325 degrees at 7 mph

Situation overview
------------------

Tropical Storm Harvey is gradually strengthening as it moves NW
towards the Texas coast. Harvey is expected to continue to strengthen
into a hurricane on Friday before landfall. The primary impact from
Harvey remains heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding for southeast
Texas, but there is also the threat for tropical storm to hurricane
force winds and storm surge along the coast. The most likely arrival
time for tropical storm force winds to reach the Upper Texas coast is
during the day on Friday.

Potential impacts
-----------------

* flooding rain:
prepare for life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible 
extensive impacts across southeast Texas. Potential 
impacts include:
    - major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues.
    - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in 
      multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may 
      become dangerous rivers. Flood control systems and barriers 
      may become stressed.
    - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple 
      communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed 
      away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes. 
      Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with 
      underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous. 
      Many Road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out.

* Surge:
prepare for life-threatening surge having possible significant 
impacts across areas along the coast southwest of San Luis Pass. 
Potential impacts in this area include:
    - areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated by 
      waves. Damage to several buildings, mainly near the coast.
    - Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads become 
      weakened or washed out, especially in usually vulnerable low 
      spots.
    - Major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching dunes. Strong and 
      numerous rip currents.
    - Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. 
      Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially in 
      unprotected anchorages.

Also, prepare for locally hazardous surge having possible limited 
impacts across Galveston Bay.

Elsewhere across southeast Texas, little to no impact is anticipated.

* Wind:
prepare for dangerous wind having possible significant impacts across 
coastal Matagorda, Brazoria and Jackson counties. Potential impacts in 
this area include:
    - some damage to roofing and siding materials, along with damage 
      to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A few buildings 
      experiencing window, door, and garage door failures. Mobile 
      homes damaged, especially if unanchored. Unsecured lightweight 
      objects become dangerous projectiles.
    - Several large trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater 
      numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Several 
      fences and roadway signs blown over.
    - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban 
      or heavily wooded places. A few bridges, causeways, and access 
      routes impassable.
    - Scattered power and communications outages, but more prevalent 
      in areas with above ground lines.

* Tornadoes:
prepare for a tornado event having possible limited impacts across 
southeast Texas. Potential impacts include:
    - the occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution 
      of emergency plans during tropical events.
    - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power 
      and communications disruptions.
    - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys 
      toppled, Mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned, 
      large Tree Tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees 
      knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats 
      pulled from moorings.


Precautionary/preparedness actions
----------------------------------

* evacuations:

If you are exceptionally vulnerable to wind or water hazards from 
tropical systems, consider voluntary evacuation, 
especially if being officially recommended. Relocate to a 
predetermined shelter or safe destination.

If evacuating away from the area or relocating to a nearby shelter, 
leave early before weather conditions become hazardous.

* Other preparedness information:
now is the time to check your emergency plan and take necessary 
actions to secure your home or business. Deliberate efforts should be 
underway to protect life and property. Ensure that your emergency 
supplies kit is stocked and ready.

When making safety and preparedness decisions, do not focus on the 
exact forecast track as there are inherent forecast uncertainties 
which must be taken into account.

If you live in a place that is particularly vulnerable to high wind, 
such as a Mobile home, an upper floor of a high rise building, or on 
a boat, plan to move to safe shelter. Take enough supplies for you 
and your family for several days.

If you live in a place particularly vulnerable to flooding, such as 
near the ocean or a large Inland Lake, in a low lying or poor 
drainage area, in a valley or canyon, or near an already swollen 
river, plan to move to safe shelter on higher ground

Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with any orders 
that are issued. Do not needlessly jeopardize your life or the lives 
of others.

When securing your property, outside preparations should be conducted 
as soon as possible before conditions deteriorate. The onset of 
strong gusty winds and heavy rain can cause certain preparedness 
activities to become unsafe.

Be sure to let friends and other family members know of your 
intentions and whereabouts for surviving the storm. For emergency 
purposes, have someone located away from the threatened area serve as 
your Point of contact. Share vital contact information with others. 
Keep cell phones handy and well charged.

Closely monitor NOAA Weather Radio or other local news outlets for 
official storm information. Listen for possible changes to the 
forecast.


* Additional sources of information:
- for information on appropriate preparations see ready.Gov
- for information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.Org
- for additional disaster preparedness information see Redcross.Org

Next update
-----------

The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather 
Service in Houston/Galveston TX around 5 am CDT, or sooner if 
conditions warrant.




116 am CDT Thu Aug 24 2017

This product covers southeast Texas

**harvey strengthens to a tropical storm** 


New information
---------------

* changes to watches and warnings:
    - none

* current watches and warnings:
    - a storm surge watch and Hurricane Watch are in effect for 
      Brazoria, Jackson, and Matagorda
    - a tropical storm watch is in effect for Austin, Colorado, Fort 
      Bend, Liberty, Waller, and Wharton
    - a storm surge watch and tropical storm watch are in effect for 
      Chambers, Galveston, and Harris

* storm information:
    - about 470 miles south-southeast of Freeport TX
    - 22.6n 92.6w
    - storm intensity 45 mph
    - movement northwest or 325 degrees at 7 mph

Situation overview
------------------

Tropical Storm Harvey is gradually strengthening as it moves NW
towards the Texas coast. Harvey is expected to continue to strengthen
into a hurricane on Friday before landfall. The primary impact from
Harvey remains heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding for southeast
Texas, but there is also the threat for tropical storm to hurricane
force winds and storm surge along the coast. The most likely arrival
time for tropical storm force winds to reach the Upper Texas coast is
during the day on Friday.

Potential impacts
-----------------

* flooding rain:
prepare for life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible 
extensive impacts across southeast Texas. Potential 
impacts include:
    - major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues.
    - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in 
      multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may 
      become dangerous rivers. Flood control systems and barriers 
      may become stressed.
    - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple 
      communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed 
      away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes. 
      Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with 
      underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous. 
      Many Road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out.

* Surge:
prepare for life-threatening surge having possible significant 
impacts across areas along the coast southwest of San Luis Pass. 
Potential impacts in this area include:
    - areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated by 
      waves. Damage to several buildings, mainly near the coast.
    - Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads become 
      weakened or washed out, especially in usually vulnerable low 
      spots.
    - Major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching dunes. Strong and 
      numerous rip currents.
    - Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. 
      Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially in 
      unprotected anchorages.

Also, prepare for locally hazardous surge having possible limited 
impacts across Galveston Bay.

Elsewhere across southeast Texas, little to no impact is anticipated.

* Wind:
prepare for dangerous wind having possible significant impacts across 
coastal Matagorda, Brazoria and Jackson counties. Potential impacts in 
this area include:
    - some damage to roofing and siding materials, along with damage 
      to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A few buildings 
      experiencing window, door, and garage door failures. Mobile 
      homes damaged, especially if unanchored. Unsecured lightweight 
      objects become dangerous projectiles.
    - Several large trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater 
      numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Several 
      fences and roadway signs blown over.
    - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban 
      or heavily wooded places. A few bridges, causeways, and access 
      routes impassable.
    - Scattered power and communications outages, but more prevalent 
      in areas with above ground lines.

* Tornadoes:
prepare for a tornado event having possible limited impacts across 
southeast Texas. Potential impacts include:
    - the occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution 
      of emergency plans during tropical events.
    - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power 
      and communications disruptions.
    - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys 
      toppled, Mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned, 
      large Tree Tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees 
      knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats 
      pulled from moorings.


Precautionary/preparedness actions
----------------------------------

* evacuations:

If you are exceptionally vulnerable to wind or water hazards from 
tropical systems, consider voluntary evacuation, 
especially if being officially recommended. Relocate to a 
predetermined shelter or safe destination.

If evacuating away from the area or relocating to a nearby shelter, 
leave early before weather conditions become hazardous.

* Other preparedness information:
now is the time to check your emergency plan and take necessary 
actions to secure your home or business. Deliberate efforts should be 
underway to protect life and property. Ensure that your emergency 
supplies kit is stocked and ready.

When making safety and preparedness decisions, do not focus on the 
exact forecast track as there are inherent forecast uncertainties 
which must be taken into account.

If you live in a place that is particularly vulnerable to high wind, 
such as a Mobile home, an upper floor of a high rise building, or on 
a boat, plan to move to safe shelter. Take enough supplies for you 
and your family for several days.

If you live in a place particularly vulnerable to flooding, such as 
near the ocean or a large Inland Lake, in a low lying or poor 
drainage area, in a valley or canyon, or near an already swollen 
river, plan to move to safe shelter on higher ground

Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with any orders 
that are issued. Do not needlessly jeopardize your life or the lives 
of others.

When securing your property, outside preparations should be conducted 
as soon as possible before conditions deteriorate. The onset of 
strong gusty winds and heavy rain can cause certain preparedness 
activities to become unsafe.

Be sure to let friends and other family members know of your 
intentions and whereabouts for surviving the storm. For emergency 
purposes, have someone located away from the threatened area serve as 
your Point of contact. Share vital contact information with others. 
Keep cell phones handy and well charged.

Closely monitor NOAA Weather Radio or other local news outlets for 
official storm information. Listen for possible changes to the 
forecast.


* Additional sources of information:
- for information on appropriate preparations see ready.Gov
- for information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.Org
- for additional disaster preparedness information see Redcross.Org

Next update
-----------

The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather 
Service in Houston/Galveston TX around 5 am CDT, or sooner if 
conditions warrant.



1029 PM CDT Wed Aug 23 2017

This product covers southeast Texas

**harvey drifting erratically northwestward towards the Texas coast as 
a tropical depression** 
 

New information
---------------

* changes to watches and warnings:
    - none

* current watches and warnings:
    - a storm surge watch and Hurricane Watch are in effect for 
      Brazoria, Jackson, and Matagorda
    - a tropical storm watch is in effect for Austin, Colorado, Fort 
      Bend, Liberty, Waller, and Wharton
    - a storm surge watch and tropical storm watch are in effect for 
      Chambers, Galveston, and Harris

* storm information:
    - about 530 miles south-southeast of Galveston TX
    - 21.9n 92.6w
    - storm intensity 35 mph
    - movement northwest or 325 degrees at 2 mph

Situation overview
------------------

Tropical Depression Harvey has not moved much today but is expected
to strengthen as it moves NW towards the Texas coast. TD Harvey is
expected to continue to strengthen into a tropical storm or hurricane
during the next couple of days. The primary impact from Harvey remains
heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding, but there will still be a
threat for tropical storm to hurricane force winds and storm surge
along the coast. The most likely arrival time for tropical storm force
winds to reach the Upper Texas coast is during the day on Friday. 
Harvey is forecast to remain somewhere in the vicinity of S to se Texas
through the weekend and will continue to pose a heavy rainfall and 
flooding threat into early next week. Coastal flooding will likely be 
an ongoing issue Friday through the weekend as tides will remain 
elevated. 

Potential impacts
-----------------

* flooding rain:
prepare for life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible 
extensive impacts across southeast Texas. Potential 
impacts include:
    - major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues.
    - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in 
      multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may 
      become dangerous rivers. Flood control systems and barriers 
      may become stressed.
    - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple 
      communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed 
      away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes. 
      Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with 
      underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous. 
      Many Road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out.

* Surge:
prepare for life-threatening surge having possible significant 
impacts across the Upper Texas coast. Potential impacts in 
this area include:
    - areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated by 
      waves. Damage to several buildings, mainly near the coast.
    - Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads become 
      weakened or washed out, especially in usually vulnerable low 
      spots.
    - Major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching dunes. Strong and 
      numerous rip currents.
    - Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. 
      Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially in 
      unprotected anchorages.

Also, prepare for locally hazardous surge having possible limited 
impacts across northern Galveston Bay and Trinity Bay.

Elsewhere across southeast Texas, little to no impact is anticipated.

* Wind:
prepare for dangerous wind having possible significant impacts across 
the Upper Texas coast, primarily near Matagorda Bay. Potential impacts 
in this area include:
    - some damage to roofing and siding materials, along with damage 
      to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A few buildings 
      experiencing window, door, and garage door failures. Mobile 
      homes damaged, especially if unanchored. Unsecured lightweight 
      objects become dangerous projectiles.
    - Several large trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater 
      numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Several 
      fences and roadway signs blown over.
    - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban 
      or heavily wooded places. A few bridges, causeways, and access 
      routes impassable.
    - Scattered power and communications outages, but more prevalent 
      in areas with above ground lines.


* Tornadoes:
prepare for a tornado event having possible limited impacts across 
southeast Texas. Potential impacts include:
    - the occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution 
      of emergency plans during tropical events.
    - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power 
      and communications disruptions.
    - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys 
      toppled, Mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned, 
      large Tree Tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees 
      knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats 
      pulled from moorings.


Precautionary/preparedness actions
----------------------------------

* evacuations:

If you are exceptionally vulnerable to wind or water hazards from 
tropical systems, consider voluntary evacuation, especially if being 
officially recommended. Relocate to a predetermined shelter or safe 
destination.

If evacuating away from the area or relocating to a nearby shelter, 
leave early before weather conditions become hazardous.

* Other preparedness information:
now is the time to check your emergency plan and take necessary 
actions to secure your home or business. Deliberate efforts should be 
underway to protect life and property. Ensure that your emergency 
supplies kit is stocked and ready.

When making safety and preparedness decisions, do not focus on the 
exact forecast track as there are inherent forecast uncertainties 
which must be taken into account.

If you live in a place that is particularly vulnerable to high wind, 
such as a Mobile home, an upper floor of a high rise building, or on 
a boat, plan to move to safe shelter. Take enough supplies for you 
and your family for several days.

If you live in a place particularly vulnerable to flooding, such as 
near the ocean or a large Inland Lake, in a low lying or poor 
drainage area, in a valley or canyon, or near an already swollen 
river, plan to move to safe shelter on higher ground

Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with any orders 
that are issued. Do not needlessly jeopardize your life or the lives 
of others.

When securing your property, outside preparations should be conducted 
as soon as possible before conditions deteriorate. The onset of 
strong gusty winds and heavy rain can cause certain preparedness 
activities to become unsafe.

Be sure to let friends and other family members know of your 
intentions and whereabouts for surviving the storm. For emergency 
purposes, have someone located away from the threatened area serve as 
your Point of contact. Share vital contact information with others. 
Keep cell phones handy and well charged.

Be a good samaritan and check on those who may not be fully aware of 
the situation or who are unable to make personal preparations.

Visitors to the area should become familiar with nearby surroundings. 
If you are a visitor, know the name of the County or Parish in which 
you are located and where it is relative to current watches and 
warnings. If staying at a hotel, ask the management staff about their 
onsite disaster plan. Listen for evacuation orders, especially 
pertaining to area visitors.

Closely monitor NOAA Weather Radio or other local news outlets for 
official storm information. Listen for possible changes to the 
forecast.


* Additional sources of information:
- for information on appropriate preparations see ready.Gov
- for information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.Org
- for additional disaster preparedness information see Redcross.Org

Next update
-----------

The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather 
Service in Houston/Galveston TX around 430 am CDT, or sooner if 
conditions warrant.



1029 PM CDT Wed Aug 23 2017

This product covers southeast Texas

**harvey drifting erratically northwestward towards the Texas coast as 
a tropical depression** 
 

New information
---------------

* changes to watches and warnings:
    - none

* current watches and warnings:
    - a storm surge watch and Hurricane Watch are in effect for 
      Brazoria, Jackson, and Matagorda
    - a tropical storm watch is in effect for Austin, Colorado, Fort 
      Bend, Liberty, Waller, and Wharton
    - a storm surge watch and tropical storm watch are in effect for 
      Chambers, Galveston, and Harris

* storm information:
    - about 530 miles south-southeast of Galveston TX
    - 21.9n 92.6w
    - storm intensity 35 mph
    - movement northwest or 325 degrees at 2 mph

Situation overview
------------------

Tropical Depression Harvey has not moved much today but is expected
to strengthen as it moves NW towards the Texas coast. TD Harvey is
expected to continue to strengthen into a tropical storm or hurricane
during the next couple of days. The primary impact from Harvey remains
heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding, but there will still be a
threat for tropical storm to hurricane force winds and storm surge
along the coast. The most likely arrival time for tropical storm force
winds to reach the Upper Texas coast is during the day on Friday. 
Harvey is forecast to remain somewhere in the vicinity of S to se Texas
through the weekend and will continue to pose a heavy rainfall and 
flooding threat into early next week. Coastal flooding will likely be 
an ongoing issue Friday through the weekend as tides will remain 
elevated. 

Potential impacts
-----------------

* flooding rain:
prepare for life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible 
extensive impacts across southeast Texas. Potential 
impacts include:
    - major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues.
    - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in 
      multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may 
      become dangerous rivers. Flood control systems and barriers 
      may become stressed.
    - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple 
      communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed 
      away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes. 
      Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with 
      underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous. 
      Many Road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out.

* Surge:
prepare for life-threatening surge having possible significant 
impacts across the Upper Texas coast. Potential impacts in 
this area include:
    - areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated by 
      waves. Damage to several buildings, mainly near the coast.
    - Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads become 
      weakened or washed out, especially in usually vulnerable low 
      spots.
    - Major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching dunes. Strong and 
      numerous rip currents.
    - Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. 
      Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially in 
      unprotected anchorages.

Also, prepare for locally hazardous surge having possible limited 
impacts across northern Galveston Bay and Trinity Bay.

Elsewhere across southeast Texas, little to no impact is anticipated.

* Wind:
prepare for dangerous wind having possible significant impacts across 
the Upper Texas coast, primarily near Matagorda Bay. Potential impacts 
in this area include:
    - some damage to roofing and siding materials, along with damage 
      to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A few buildings 
      experiencing window, door, and garage door failures. Mobile 
      homes damaged, especially if unanchored. Unsecured lightweight 
      objects become dangerous projectiles.
    - Several large trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater 
      numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Several 
      fences and roadway signs blown over.
    - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban 
      or heavily wooded places. A few bridges, causeways, and access 
      routes impassable.
    - Scattered power and communications outages, but more prevalent 
      in areas with above ground lines.


* Tornadoes:
prepare for a tornado event having possible limited impacts across 
southeast Texas. Potential impacts include:
    - the occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution 
      of emergency plans during tropical events.
    - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power 
      and communications disruptions.
    - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys 
      toppled, Mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned, 
      large Tree Tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees 
      knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats 
      pulled from moorings.


Precautionary/preparedness actions
----------------------------------

* evacuations:

If you are exceptionally vulnerable to wind or water hazards from 
tropical systems, consider voluntary evacuation, especially if being 
officially recommended. Relocate to a predetermined shelter or safe 
destination.

If evacuating away from the area or relocating to a nearby shelter, 
leave early before weather conditions become hazardous.

* Other preparedness information:
now is the time to check your emergency plan and take necessary 
actions to secure your home or business. Deliberate efforts should be 
underway to protect life and property. Ensure that your emergency 
supplies kit is stocked and ready.

When making safety and preparedness decisions, do not focus on the 
exact forecast track as there are inherent forecast uncertainties 
which must be taken into account.

If you live in a place that is particularly vulnerable to high wind, 
such as a Mobile home, an upper floor of a high rise building, or on 
a boat, plan to move to safe shelter. Take enough supplies for you 
and your family for several days.

If you live in a place particularly vulnerable to flooding, such as 
near the ocean or a large Inland Lake, in a low lying or poor 
drainage area, in a valley or canyon, or near an already swollen 
river, plan to move to safe shelter on higher ground

Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with any orders 
that are issued. Do not needlessly jeopardize your life or the lives 
of others.

When securing your property, outside preparations should be conducted 
as soon as possible before conditions deteriorate. The onset of 
strong gusty winds and heavy rain can cause certain preparedness 
activities to become unsafe.

Be sure to let friends and other family members know of your 
intentions and whereabouts for surviving the storm. For emergency 
purposes, have someone located away from the threatened area serve as 
your Point of contact. Share vital contact information with others. 
Keep cell phones handy and well charged.

Be a good samaritan and check on those who may not be fully aware of 
the situation or who are unable to make personal preparations.

Visitors to the area should become familiar with nearby surroundings. 
If you are a visitor, know the name of the County or Parish in which 
you are located and where it is relative to current watches and 
warnings. If staying at a hotel, ask the management staff about their 
onsite disaster plan. Listen for evacuation orders, especially 
pertaining to area visitors.

Closely monitor NOAA Weather Radio or other local news outlets for 
official storm information. Listen for possible changes to the 
forecast.


* Additional sources of information:
- for information on appropriate preparations see ready.Gov
- for information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.Org
- for additional disaster preparedness information see Redcross.Org

Next update
-----------

The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather 
Service in Houston/Galveston TX around 430 am CDT, or sooner if 
conditions warrant.

102 am CDT Thu Aug 24 2017






1237 am CDT Thu Aug 24 2017

... Storm surge watch remains in effect... 
... Tropical storm watch remains in effect... 

* wind
    - latest local forecast: below tropical storm force wind
        - peak wind forecast: 10-20 mph with gusts to 30 mph

    - current threat to life and property: elevated
        - the wind threat has remained nearly steady from the 
          previous assessment.
        - Emergency planning should include a reasonable threat for 
          tropical storm force wind of 39 to 57 mph.
        - To be safe, prepare for the potential of limited wind 
          impacts. Efforts should now be underway to secure all 
          properties.
        - Hazardous wind is possible. Failure to adequately shelter 
          may result in serious injury.

    - Potential impacts: limited
        - damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored 
          Mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
        - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or 
          uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees 
          are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown 
          over.
        - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within 
          urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving 
          conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways.
        - Scattered power and communications outages.

* Storm surge
    - latest local forecast: life-threatening storm surge possible
        - peak storm surge inundation: the potential for 2-4 feet 
          above ground somewhere within surge prone areas
        - window of concern: begins Friday morning

    - current threat to life and property: moderate
        - the storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the 
          previous assessment.
        - Emergency plans should include a reasonable threat for 
          dangerous storm surge flooding of greater than 3 feet above 
          ground.
        - To be safe, earnestly prepare for the potential of 
          significant storm surge flooding impacts. Evacuation 
          efforts should now be brought to completion. Evacuations 
          must be complete before driving conditions become unsafe.
        - Life-threatening inundation is possible. Failure to heed 
          evacuation orders may result in serious injury or loss of 
          life. Leave if evacuation orders are given for your area. 
          Consider voluntary evacuation if recommended. Poor 
          decisions may needlessly risk lives.

    - Potential impacts: significant
        - areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated 
          by waves. Damage to several buildings, mainly near the 
          coast.
        - Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads 
          become weakened or washed out, especially in usually 
          vulnerable low spots.
        - Major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching dunes. Strong 
          and numerous rip currents.
        - Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. 
          Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially 
          in unprotected anchorages.

* Flooding rain
    - latest local forecast: 
        - peak rainfall amounts: additional 8-12 inches, with locally 
          higher amounts

    - current threat to life and property: high
        - the flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from 
          the previous assessment.
        - Emergency planning should include a reasonable threat for 
          major flooding where peak rainfall totals well exceed 
          amounts conducive for flash flooding and rapid inundation. 
          Rescues and emergency evacuations are likely.
        - To be safe, aggressively prepare for the potential of 
          extensive flooding rain impacts.
        - Life-threatening flooding is possible. Failure to take 
          action may result in serious injury or significant loss of 
          life. If flood related watches and warnings are issued, 
          heed recommended actions. Poor decisions may result in 
          being cut off or needlessly risk lives. If vulnerable, 
          relocate to safe shelter on higher ground before flood 
          waters arrive.

    - Potential impacts: extensive
        - major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and 
          rescues.
        - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in
          multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches
          may become dangerous rivers. Flood control systems and 
          barriers may become stressed.
        - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple 
          communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or 
          washed away. Many places where flood waters may cover 
          escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of 
          moving water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions 
          become dangerous. Many Road and bridge closures with some 
          weakened or washed out.

* Tornado
    - latest local forecast: 
        - situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes

    - current threat to life and property: elevated
        - the tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the 
          previous assessment.
        - Emergency planning should include a reasonable threat for 
          isolated tornadoes, mostly with shorter and narrower damage 
          paths.
        - To be safe, prepare for the potential of limited tornado 
          impacts.
        - Listen for tornado watches and warnings. Be ready to 
          shelter quickly if a tornado approaches.

    - Potential impacts: limited
        - the occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the 
          execution of emergency plans during tropical events.
        - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with 
          power and communications disruptions.
        - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, 
          chimneys toppled, Mobile homes pushed off foundations or 
          overturned, large Tree Tops and branches snapped off, 
          shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown 
          off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings.





1237 am CDT Thu Aug 24 2017

... Storm surge watch remains in effect... 
... Tropical storm watch remains in effect... 

* wind
    - latest local forecast: below tropical storm force wind
        - peak wind forecast: 10-20 mph with gusts to 30 mph

    - current threat to life and property: elevated
        - the wind threat has remained nearly steady from the 
          previous assessment.
        - Emergency planning should include a reasonable threat for 
          tropical storm force wind of 39 to 57 mph.
        - To be safe, prepare for the potential of limited wind 
          impacts. Efforts should now be underway to secure all 
          properties.
        - Hazardous wind is possible. Failure to adequately shelter 
          may result in serious injury.

    - Potential impacts: limited
        - damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored 
          Mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
        - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or 
          uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees 
          are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown 
          over.
        - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within 
          urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving 
          conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways.
        - Scattered power and communications outages.

* Storm surge
    - latest local forecast: life-threatening storm surge possible
        - peak storm surge inundation: the potential for 2-4 feet 
          above ground somewhere within surge prone areas
        - window of concern: begins Friday morning

    - current threat to life and property: moderate
        - the storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the 
          previous assessment.
        - Emergency plans should include a reasonable threat for 
          dangerous storm surge flooding of greater than 3 feet above 
          ground.
        - To be safe, earnestly prepare for the potential of 
          significant storm surge flooding impacts. Evacuation 
          efforts should now be brought to completion. Evacuations 
          must be complete before driving conditions become unsafe.
        - Life-threatening inundation is possible. Failure to heed 
          evacuation orders may result in serious injury or loss of 
          life. Leave if evacuation orders are given for your area. 
          Consider voluntary evacuation if recommended. Poor 
          decisions may needlessly risk lives.

    - Potential impacts: significant
        - areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated 
          by waves. Damage to several buildings, mainly near the 
          coast.
        - Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads 
          become weakened or washed out, especially in usually 
          vulnerable low spots.
        - Major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching dunes. Strong 
          and numerous rip currents.
        - Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. 
          Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially 
          in unprotected anchorages.

* Flooding rain
    - latest local forecast: 
        - peak rainfall amounts: additional 8-12 inches, with locally 
          higher amounts

    - current threat to life and property: high
        - the flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from 
          the previous assessment.
        - Emergency planning should include a reasonable threat for 
          major flooding where peak rainfall totals well exceed 
          amounts conducive for flash flooding and rapid inundation. 
          Rescues and emergency evacuations are likely.
        - To be safe, aggressively prepare for the potential of 
          extensive flooding rain impacts.
        - Life-threatening flooding is possible. Failure to take 
          action may result in serious injury or significant loss of 
          life. If flood related watches and warnings are issued, 
          heed recommended actions. Poor decisions may result in 
          being cut off or needlessly risk lives. If vulnerable, 
          relocate to safe shelter on higher ground before flood 
          waters arrive.

    - Potential impacts: extensive
        - major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and 
          rescues.
        - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in
          multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches
          may become dangerous rivers. Flood control systems and 
          barriers may become stressed.
        - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple 
          communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or 
          washed away. Many places where flood waters may cover 
          escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of 
          moving water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions 
          become dangerous. Many Road and bridge closures with some 
          weakened or washed out.

* Tornado
    - latest local forecast: 
        - situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes

    - current threat to life and property: elevated
        - the tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the 
          previous assessment.
        - Emergency planning should include a reasonable threat for 
          isolated tornadoes, mostly with shorter and narrower damage 
          paths.
        - To be safe, prepare for the potential of limited tornado 
          impacts.
        - Listen for tornado watches and warnings. Be ready to 
          shelter quickly if a tornado approaches.

    - Potential impacts: limited
        - the occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the 
          execution of emergency plans during tropical events.
        - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with 
          power and communications disruptions.
        - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, 
          chimneys toppled, Mobile homes pushed off foundations or 
          overturned, large Tree Tops and branches snapped off, 
          shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown 
          off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings.





1237 am CDT Thu Aug 24 2017

... Storm surge watch remains in effect... 
... Tropical storm watch remains in effect... 

* wind
    - latest local forecast: below tropical storm force wind
        - peak wind forecast: 10-20 mph with gusts to 30 mph

    - current threat to life and property: elevated
        - the wind threat has remained nearly steady from the 
          previous assessment.
        - Emergency planning should include a reasonable threat for 
          tropical storm force wind of 39 to 57 mph.
        - To be safe, prepare for the potential of limited wind 
          impacts. Efforts should now be underway to secure all 
          properties.
        - Hazardous wind is possible. Failure to adequately shelter 
          may result in serious injury.

    - Potential impacts: limited
        - damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored 
          Mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
        - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or 
          uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees 
          are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown 
          over.
        - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within 
          urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving 
          conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways.
        - Scattered power and communications outages.

* Storm surge
    - latest local forecast: life-threatening storm surge possible
        - peak storm surge inundation: the potential for 2-4 feet 
          above ground somewhere within surge prone areas
        - window of concern: begins Friday morning

    - current threat to life and property: moderate
        - the storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the 
          previous assessment.
        - Emergency plans should include a reasonable threat for 
          dangerous storm surge flooding of greater than 3 feet above 
          ground.
        - To be safe, earnestly prepare for the potential of 
          significant storm surge flooding impacts. Evacuation 
          efforts should now be brought to completion. Evacuations 
          must be complete before driving conditions become unsafe.
        - Life-threatening inundation is possible. Failure to heed 
          evacuation orders may result in serious injury or loss of 
          life. Leave if evacuation orders are given for your area. 
          Consider voluntary evacuation if recommended. Poor 
          decisions may needlessly risk lives.

    - Potential impacts: significant
        - areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated 
          by waves. Damage to several buildings, mainly near the 
          coast.
        - Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads 
          become weakened or washed out, especially in usually 
          vulnerable low spots.
        - Major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching dunes. Strong 
          and numerous rip currents.
        - Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. 
          Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially 
          in unprotected anchorages.

* Flooding rain
    - latest local forecast: 
        - peak rainfall amounts: additional 8-12 inches, with locally 
          higher amounts

    - current threat to life and property: high
        - the flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from 
          the previous assessment.
        - Emergency planning should include a reasonable threat for 
          major flooding where peak rainfall totals well exceed 
          amounts conducive for flash flooding and rapid inundation. 
          Rescues and emergency evacuations are likely.
        - To be safe, aggressively prepare for the potential of 
          extensive flooding rain impacts.
        - Life-threatening flooding is possible. Failure to take 
          action may result in serious injury or significant loss of 
          life. If flood related watches and warnings are issued, 
          heed recommended actions. Poor decisions may result in 
          being cut off or needlessly risk lives. If vulnerable, 
          relocate to safe shelter on higher ground before flood 
          waters arrive.

    - Potential impacts: extensive
        - major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and 
          rescues.
        - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in
          multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches
          may become dangerous rivers. Flood control systems and 
          barriers may become stressed.
        - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple 
          communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or 
          washed away. Many places where flood waters may cover 
          escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of 
          moving water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions 
          become dangerous. Many Road and bridge closures with some 
          weakened or washed out.

* Tornado
    - latest local forecast: 
        - situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes

    - current threat to life and property: elevated
        - the tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the 
          previous assessment.
        - Emergency planning should include a reasonable threat for 
          isolated tornadoes, mostly with shorter and narrower damage 
          paths.
        - To be safe, prepare for the potential of limited tornado 
          impacts.
        - Listen for tornado watches and warnings. Be ready to 
          shelter quickly if a tornado approaches.

    - Potential impacts: limited
        - the occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the 
          execution of emergency plans during tropical events.
        - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with 
          power and communications disruptions.
        - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, 
          chimneys toppled, Mobile homes pushed off foundations or 
          overturned, large Tree Tops and branches snapped off, 
          shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown 
          off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings.





1237 am CDT Thu Aug 24 2017

... Storm surge watch remains in effect... 
... Tropical storm watch remains in effect... 

* wind
    - latest local forecast: below tropical storm force wind
        - peak wind forecast: 10-20 mph with gusts to 30 mph

    - current threat to life and property: elevated
        - the wind threat has remained nearly steady from the 
          previous assessment.
        - Emergency planning should include a reasonable threat for 
          tropical storm force wind of 39 to 57 mph.
        - To be safe, prepare for the potential of limited wind 
          impacts. Efforts should now be underway to secure all 
          properties.
        - Hazardous wind is possible. Failure to adequately shelter 
          may result in serious injury.

    - Potential impacts: limited
        - damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored 
          Mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
        - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or 
          uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees 
          are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown 
          over.
        - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within 
          urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving 
          conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways.
        - Scattered power and communications outages.

* Storm surge
    - latest local forecast: life-threatening storm surge possible
        - peak storm surge inundation: the potential for 2-4 feet 
          above ground somewhere within surge prone areas
        - window of concern: begins Friday morning

    - current threat to life and property: moderate
        - the storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the 
          previous assessment.
        - Emergency plans should include a reasonable threat for 
          dangerous storm surge flooding of greater than 3 feet above 
          ground.
        - To be safe, earnestly prepare for the potential of 
          significant storm surge flooding impacts. Evacuation 
          efforts should now be brought to completion. Evacuations 
          must be complete before driving conditions become unsafe.
        - Life-threatening inundation is possible. Failure to heed 
          evacuation orders may result in serious injury or loss of 
          life. Leave if evacuation orders are given for your area. 
          Consider voluntary evacuation if recommended. Poor 
          decisions may needlessly risk lives.

    - Potential impacts: significant
        - areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated 
          by waves. Damage to several buildings, mainly near the 
          coast.
        - Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads 
          become weakened or washed out, especially in usually 
          vulnerable low spots.
        - Major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching dunes. Strong 
          and numerous rip currents.
        - Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. 
          Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially 
          in unprotected anchorages.

* Flooding rain
    - latest local forecast: 
        - peak rainfall amounts: additional 8-12 inches, with locally 
          higher amounts

    - current threat to life and property: high
        - the flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from 
          the previous assessment.
        - Emergency planning should include a reasonable threat for 
          major flooding where peak rainfall totals well exceed 
          amounts conducive for flash flooding and rapid inundation. 
          Rescues and emergency evacuations are likely.
        - To be safe, aggressively prepare for the potential of 
          extensive flooding rain impacts.
        - Life-threatening flooding is possible. Failure to take 
          action may result in serious injury or significant loss of 
          life. If flood related watches and warnings are issued, 
          heed recommended actions. Poor decisions may result in 
          being cut off or needlessly risk lives. If vulnerable, 
          relocate to safe shelter on higher ground before flood 
          waters arrive.

    - Potential impacts: extensive
        - major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and 
          rescues.
        - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in
          multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches
          may become dangerous rivers. Flood control systems and 
          barriers may become stressed.
        - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple 
          communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or 
          washed away. Many places where flood waters may cover 
          escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of 
          moving water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions 
          become dangerous. Many Road and bridge closures with some 
          weakened or washed out.

* Tornado
    - latest local forecast: 
        - situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes

    - current threat to life and property: elevated
        - the tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the 
          previous assessment.
        - Emergency planning should include a reasonable threat for 
          isolated tornadoes, mostly with shorter and narrower damage 
          paths.
        - To be safe, prepare for the potential of limited tornado 
          impacts.
        - Listen for tornado watches and warnings. Be ready to 
          shelter quickly if a tornado approaches.

    - Potential impacts: limited
        - the occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the 
          execution of emergency plans during tropical events.
        - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with 
          power and communications disruptions.
        - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, 
          chimneys toppled, Mobile homes pushed off foundations or 
          overturned, large Tree Tops and branches snapped off, 
          shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown 
          off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings.





1015 PM CDT Wed Aug 23 2017

... Storm surge watch remains in effect... 
... Tropical storm watch remains in effect... 

* wind
    - latest local forecast: below tropical storm force wind
        - peak wind forecast: 10-20 mph with gusts to 30 mph

    - current threat to life and property: elevated
        - the wind threat has remained nearly steady from the 
          previous assessment.
        - Emergency planning should include a reasonable threat for 
          tropical storm force wind of 39 to 57 mph.
        - To be safe, prepare for the potential of limited wind 
          impacts. Efforts should now be underway to secure all 
          properties.
        - Hazardous wind is possible. Failure to adequately shelter 
          may result in serious injury.

    - Potential impacts: limited
        - damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored 
          Mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
        - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or 
          uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees 
          are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown 
          over.
        - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within 
          urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving 
          conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways.
        - Scattered power and communications outages.

* Storm surge
    - latest local forecast: life-threatening storm surge possible
        - peak storm surge inundation: the potential for 2-4 feet 
          above ground somewhere within surge prone areas
        - window of concern: begins Friday morning

    - current threat to life and property: moderate
        - the storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the 
          previous assessment.
        - Emergency plans should include a reasonable threat for 
          dangerous storm surge flooding of greater than 3 feet above 
          ground.
        - To be safe, earnestly prepare for the potential of 
          significant storm surge flooding impacts. Evacuation 
          efforts should now be brought to completion. Evacuations 
          must be complete before driving conditions become unsafe.
        - Life-threatening inundation is possible. Failure to heed 
          evacuation orders may result in serious injury or loss of 
          life. Leave if evacuation orders are given for your area. 
          Consider voluntary evacuation if recommended. Poor 
          decisions may needlessly risk lives.

    - Potential impacts: significant
        - areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated 
          by waves. Damage to several buildings, mainly near the 
          coast.
        - Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads 
          become weakened or washed out, especially in usually 
          vulnerable low spots.
        - Major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching dunes. Strong 
          and numerous rip currents.
        - Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. 
          Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially 
          in unprotected anchorages.

* Flooding rain
    - latest local forecast: 
        - peak rainfall amounts: additional 8-12 inches, with locally 
          higher amounts

    - current threat to life and property: high
        - the flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from 
          the previous assessment.
        - Emergency planning should include a reasonable threat for 
          major flooding where peak rainfall totals well exceed 
          amounts conducive for flash flooding and rapid inundation. 
          Rescues and emergency evacuations are likely.
        - To be safe, aggressively prepare for the potential of 
          extensive flooding rain impacts.
        - Life-threatening flooding is possible. Failure to take 
          action may result in serious injury or significant loss of 
          life. If flood related watches and warnings are issued, 
          heed recommended actions. Poor decisions may result in 
          being cut off or needlessly risk lives. If vulnerable, 
          relocate to safe shelter on higher ground before flood 
          waters arrive.

    - Potential impacts: extensive
        - major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and 
          rescues.
        - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in
          multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches
          may become dangerous rivers. Flood control systems and 
          barriers may become stressed.
        - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple 
          communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or 
          washed away. Many places where flood waters may cover 
          escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of 
          moving water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions 
          become dangerous. Many Road and bridge closures with some 
          weakened or washed out.

* Tornado
    - latest local forecast: 
        - situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes

    - current threat to life and property: elevated
        - the tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the 
          previous assessment.
        - Emergency planning should include a reasonable threat for 
          isolated tornadoes, mostly with shorter and narrower damage 
          paths.
        - To be safe, prepare for the potential of limited tornado 
          impacts.
        - Listen for tornado watches and warnings. Be ready to 
          shelter quickly if a tornado approaches.

    - Potential impacts: limited
        - the occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the 
          execution of emergency plans during tropical events.
        - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with 
          power and communications disruptions.
        - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, 
          chimneys toppled, Mobile homes pushed off foundations or 
          overturned, large Tree Tops and branches snapped off, 
          shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown 
          off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings.





1015 PM CDT Wed Aug 23 2017

... Storm surge watch remains in effect... 
... Tropical storm watch remains in effect... 

* wind
    - latest local forecast: below tropical storm force wind
        - peak wind forecast: 10-20 mph with gusts to 30 mph

    - current threat to life and property: elevated
        - the wind threat has remained nearly steady from the 
          previous assessment.
        - Emergency planning should include a reasonable threat for 
          tropical storm force wind of 39 to 57 mph.
        - To be safe, prepare for the potential of limited wind 
          impacts. Efforts should now be underway to secure all 
          properties.
        - Hazardous wind is possible. Failure to adequately shelter 
          may result in serious injury.

    - Potential impacts: limited
        - damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored 
          Mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
        - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or 
          uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees 
          are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown 
          over.
        - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within 
          urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving 
          conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways.
        - Scattered power and communications outages.

* Storm surge
    - latest local forecast: life-threatening storm surge possible
        - peak storm surge inundation: the potential for 2-4 feet 
          above ground somewhere within surge prone areas
        - window of concern: begins Friday morning

    - current threat to life and property: moderate
        - the storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the 
          previous assessment.
        - Emergency plans should include a reasonable threat for 
          dangerous storm surge flooding of greater than 3 feet above 
          ground.
        - To be safe, earnestly prepare for the potential of 
          significant storm surge flooding impacts. Evacuation 
          efforts should now be brought to completion. Evacuations 
          must be complete before driving conditions become unsafe.
        - Life-threatening inundation is possible. Failure to heed 
          evacuation orders may result in serious injury or loss of 
          life. Leave if evacuation orders are given for your area. 
          Consider voluntary evacuation if recommended. Poor 
          decisions may needlessly risk lives.

    - Potential impacts: significant
        - areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated 
          by waves. Damage to several buildings, mainly near the 
          coast.
        - Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads 
          become weakened or washed out, especially in usually 
          vulnerable low spots.
        - Major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching dunes. Strong 
          and numerous rip currents.
        - Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. 
          Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially 
          in unprotected anchorages.

* Flooding rain
    - latest local forecast: 
        - peak rainfall amounts: additional 8-12 inches, with locally 
          higher amounts

    - current threat to life and property: high
        - the flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from 
          the previous assessment.
        - Emergency planning should include a reasonable threat for 
          major flooding where peak rainfall totals well exceed 
          amounts conducive for flash flooding and rapid inundation. 
          Rescues and emergency evacuations are likely.
        - To be safe, aggressively prepare for the potential of 
          extensive flooding rain impacts.
        - Life-threatening flooding is possible. Failure to take 
          action may result in serious injury or significant loss of 
          life. If flood related watches and warnings are issued, 
          heed recommended actions. Poor decisions may result in 
          being cut off or needlessly risk lives. If vulnerable, 
          relocate to safe shelter on higher ground before flood 
          waters arrive.

    - Potential impacts: extensive
        - major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and 
          rescues.
        - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in
          multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches
          may become dangerous rivers. Flood control systems and 
          barriers may become stressed.
        - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple 
          communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or 
          washed away. Many places where flood waters may cover 
          escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of 
          moving water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions 
          become dangerous. Many Road and bridge closures with some 
          weakened or washed out.

* Tornado
    - latest local forecast: 
        - situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes

    - current threat to life and property: elevated
        - the tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the 
          previous assessment.
        - Emergency planning should include a reasonable threat for 
          isolated tornadoes, mostly with shorter and narrower damage 
          paths.
        - To be safe, prepare for the potential of limited tornado 
          impacts.
        - Listen for tornado watches and warnings. Be ready to 
          shelter quickly if a tornado approaches.

    - Potential impacts: limited
        - the occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the 
          execution of emergency plans during tropical events.
        - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with 
          power and communications disruptions.
        - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, 
          chimneys toppled, Mobile homes pushed off foundations or 
          overturned, large Tree Tops and branches snapped off, 
          shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown 
          off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings.





1015 PM CDT Wed Aug 23 2017

... Storm surge watch remains in effect... 
... Tropical storm watch remains in effect... 

* wind
    - latest local forecast: below tropical storm force wind
        - peak wind forecast: 10-20 mph with gusts to 30 mph

    - current threat to life and property: elevated
        - the wind threat has remained nearly steady from the 
          previous assessment.
        - Emergency planning should include a reasonable threat for 
          tropical storm force wind of 39 to 57 mph.
        - To be safe, prepare for the potential of limited wind 
          impacts. Efforts should now be underway to secure all 
          properties.
        - Hazardous wind is possible. Failure to adequately shelter 
          may result in serious injury.

    - Potential impacts: limited
        - damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored 
          Mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
        - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or 
          uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees 
          are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown 
          over.
        - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within 
          urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving 
          conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways.
        - Scattered power and communications outages.

* Storm surge
    - latest local forecast: life-threatening storm surge possible
        - peak storm surge inundation: the potential for 2-4 feet 
          above ground somewhere within surge prone areas
        - window of concern: begins Friday morning

    - current threat to life and property: moderate
        - the storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the 
          previous assessment.
        - Emergency plans should include a reasonable threat for 
          dangerous storm surge flooding of greater than 3 feet above 
          ground.
        - To be safe, earnestly prepare for the potential of 
          significant storm surge flooding impacts. Evacuation 
          efforts should now be brought to completion. Evacuations 
          must be complete before driving conditions become unsafe.
        - Life-threatening inundation is possible. Failure to heed 
          evacuation orders may result in serious injury or loss of 
          life. Leave if evacuation orders are given for your area. 
          Consider voluntary evacuation if recommended. Poor 
          decisions may needlessly risk lives.

    - Potential impacts: significant
        - areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated 
          by waves. Damage to several buildings, mainly near the 
          coast.
        - Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads 
          become weakened or washed out, especially in usually 
          vulnerable low spots.
        - Major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching dunes. Strong 
          and numerous rip currents.
        - Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. 
          Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially 
          in unprotected anchorages.

* Flooding rain
    - latest local forecast: 
        - peak rainfall amounts: additional 8-12 inches, with locally 
          higher amounts

    - current threat to life and property: high
        - the flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from 
          the previous assessment.
        - Emergency planning should include a reasonable threat for 
          major flooding where peak rainfall totals well exceed 
          amounts conducive for flash flooding and rapid inundation. 
          Rescues and emergency evacuations are likely.
        - To be safe, aggressively prepare for the potential of 
          extensive flooding rain impacts.
        - Life-threatening flooding is possible. Failure to take 
          action may result in serious injury or significant loss of 
          life. If flood related watches and warnings are issued, 
          heed recommended actions. Poor decisions may result in 
          being cut off or needlessly risk lives. If vulnerable, 
          relocate to safe shelter on higher ground before flood 
          waters arrive.

    - Potential impacts: extensive
        - major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and 
          rescues.
        - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in
          multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches
          may become dangerous rivers. Flood control systems and 
          barriers may become stressed.
        - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple 
          communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or 
          washed away. Many places where flood waters may cover 
          escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of 
          moving water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions 
          become dangerous. Many Road and bridge closures with some 
          weakened or washed out.

* Tornado
    - latest local forecast: 
        - situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes

    - current threat to life and property: elevated
        - the tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the 
          previous assessment.
        - Emergency planning should include a reasonable threat for 
          isolated tornadoes, mostly with shorter and narrower damage 
          paths.
        - To be safe, prepare for the potential of limited tornado 
          impacts.
        - Listen for tornado watches and warnings. Be ready to 
          shelter quickly if a tornado approaches.

    - Potential impacts: limited
        - the occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the 
          execution of emergency plans during tropical events.
        - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with 
          power and communications disruptions.
        - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, 
          chimneys toppled, Mobile homes pushed off foundations or 
          overturned, large Tree Tops and branches snapped off, 
          shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown 
          off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings.





1015 PM CDT Wed Aug 23 2017

... Storm surge watch remains in effect... 
... Tropical storm watch remains in effect... 

* wind
    - latest local forecast: below tropical storm force wind
        - peak wind forecast: 10-20 mph with gusts to 30 mph

    - current threat to life and property: elevated
        - the wind threat has remained nearly steady from the 
          previous assessment.
        - Emergency planning should include a reasonable threat for 
          tropical storm force wind of 39 to 57 mph.
        - To be safe, prepare for the potential of limited wind 
          impacts. Efforts should now be underway to secure all 
          properties.
        - Hazardous wind is possible. Failure to adequately shelter 
          may result in serious injury.

    - Potential impacts: limited
        - damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored 
          Mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
        - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or 
          uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees 
          are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown 
          over.
        - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within 
          urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving 
          conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways.
        - Scattered power and communications outages.

* Storm surge
    - latest local forecast: life-threatening storm surge possible
        - peak storm surge inundation: the potential for 2-4 feet 
          above ground somewhere within surge prone areas
        - window of concern: begins Friday morning

    - current threat to life and property: moderate
        - the storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the 
          previous assessment.
        - Emergency plans should include a reasonable threat for 
          dangerous storm surge flooding of greater than 3 feet above 
          ground.
        - To be safe, earnestly prepare for the potential of 
          significant storm surge flooding impacts. Evacuation 
          efforts should now be brought to completion. Evacuations 
          must be complete before driving conditions become unsafe.
        - Life-threatening inundation is possible. Failure to heed 
          evacuation orders may result in serious injury or loss of 
          life. Leave if evacuation orders are given for your area. 
          Consider voluntary evacuation if recommended. Poor 
          decisions may needlessly risk lives.

    - Potential impacts: significant
        - areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated 
          by waves. Damage to several buildings, mainly near the 
          coast.
        - Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads 
          become weakened or washed out, especially in usually 
          vulnerable low spots.
        - Major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching dunes. Strong 
          and numerous rip currents.
        - Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. 
          Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially 
          in unprotected anchorages.

* Flooding rain
    - latest local forecast: 
        - peak rainfall amounts: additional 8-12 inches, with locally 
          higher amounts

    - current threat to life and property: high
        - the flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from 
          the previous assessment.
        - Emergency planning should include a reasonable threat for 
          major flooding where peak rainfall totals well exceed 
          amounts conducive for flash flooding and rapid inundation. 
          Rescues and emergency evacuations are likely.
        - To be safe, aggressively prepare for the potential of 
          extensive flooding rain impacts.
        - Life-threatening flooding is possible. Failure to take 
          action may result in serious injury or significant loss of 
          life. If flood related watches and warnings are issued, 
          heed recommended actions. Poor decisions may result in 
          being cut off or needlessly risk lives. If vulnerable, 
          relocate to safe shelter on higher ground before flood 
          waters arrive.

    - Potential impacts: extensive
        - major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and 
          rescues.
        - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in
          multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches
          may become dangerous rivers. Flood control systems and 
          barriers may become stressed.
        - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple 
          communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or 
          washed away. Many places where flood waters may cover 
          escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of 
          moving water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions 
          become dangerous. Many Road and bridge closures with some 
          weakened or washed out.

* Tornado
    - latest local forecast: 
        - situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes

    - current threat to life and property: elevated
        - the tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the 
          previous assessment.
        - Emergency planning should include a reasonable threat for 
          isolated tornadoes, mostly with shorter and narrower damage 
          paths.
        - To be safe, prepare for the potential of limited tornado 
          impacts.
        - Listen for tornado watches and warnings. Be ready to 
          shelter quickly if a tornado approaches.

    - Potential impacts: limited
        - the occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the 
          execution of emergency plans during tropical events.
        - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with 
          power and communications disruptions.
        - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, 
          chimneys toppled, Mobile homes pushed off foundations or 
          overturned, large Tree Tops and branches snapped off, 
          shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown 
          off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings.





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719 PM CDT Wed Aug 23 2017

... Storm surge watch remains in effect... 
... Tropical storm watch remains in effect... 

* wind
    - latest local forecast: below tropical storm force wind
        - peak wind forecast: 10-15 mph with gusts to 25 mph

    - current threat to life and property: elevated
        - the wind threat has remained nearly steady from the 
          previous assessment.
        - Emergency planning should include a reasonable threat for 
          tropical storm force wind of 39 to 57 mph.
        - To be safe, prepare for the potential of limited wind 
          impacts. Efforts should now be underway to secure all 
          properties.
        - Hazardous wind is possible. Failure to adequately shelter 
          may result in serious injury.

    - Potential impacts: limited
        - damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored 
          Mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
        - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or 
          uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees 
          are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown 
          over.
        - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within 
          urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving 
          conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways.
        - Scattered power and communications outages.

* Storm surge
    - latest local forecast: life-threatening storm surge possible
        - peak storm surge inundation: the potential for 2-4 feet 
          above ground somewhere within surge prone areas
        - window of concern: begins Friday morning

    - current threat to life and property: moderate
        - the storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the 
          previous assessment.
        - Emergency plans should include a reasonable threat for 
          dangerous storm surge flooding of greater than 3 feet above 
          ground.
        - To be safe, earnestly prepare for the potential of 
          significant storm surge flooding impacts. Evacuation 
          efforts should now be brought to completion. Evacuations 
          must be complete before driving conditions become unsafe.
        - Life-threatening inundation is possible. Failure to heed 
          evacuation orders may result in serious injury or loss of 
          life. Leave if evacuation orders are given for your area. 
          Consider voluntary evacuation if recommended. Poor 
          decisions may needlessly risk lives.

    - Potential impacts: significant
        - areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated 
          by waves. Damage to several buildings, mainly near the 
          coast.
        - Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads 
          become weakened or washed out, especially in usually 
          vulnerable low spots.
        - Major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching dunes. Strong 
          and numerous rip currents.
        - Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. 
          Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially 
          in unprotected anchorages.

* Flooding rain
    - latest local forecast: 
        - peak rainfall amounts: additional 8-12 inches, with locally 
          higher amounts

    - current threat to life and property: high
        - the flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from 
          the previous assessment.
        - Emergency planning should include a reasonable threat for 
          major flooding where peak rainfall totals well exceed 
          amounts conducive for flash flooding and rapid inundation. 
          Rescues and emergency evacuations are likely.
        - To be safe, aggressively prepare for the potential of 
          extensive flooding rain impacts.
        - Life-threatening flooding is possible. Failure to take 
          action may result in serious injury or significant loss of 
          life. If flood related watches and warnings are issued, 
          heed recommended actions. Poor decisions may result in 
          being cut off or needlessly risk lives. If vulnerable, 
          relocate to safe shelter on higher ground before flood 
          waters arrive.

    - Potential impacts: extensive
        - major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and 
          rescues.
        - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in
          multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches
          may become dangerous rivers. Flood control systems and 
          barriers may become stressed.
        - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple 
          communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or 
          washed away. Many places where flood waters may cover 
          escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of 
          moving water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions 
          become dangerous. Many Road and bridge closures with some 
          weakened or washed out.

* Tornado
    - latest local forecast: 
        - situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes

    - current threat to life and property: elevated
        - the tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the 
          previous assessment.
        - Emergency planning should include a reasonable threat for 
          isolated tornadoes, mostly with shorter and narrower damage 
          paths.
        - To be safe, prepare for the potential of limited tornado 
          impacts.
        - Listen for tornado watches and warnings. Be ready to 
          shelter quickly if a tornado approaches.

    - Potential impacts: limited
        - the occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the 
          execution of emergency plans during tropical events.
        - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with 
          power and communications disruptions.
        - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, 
          chimneys toppled, Mobile homes pushed off foundations or 
          overturned, large Tree Tops and branches snapped off, 
          shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown 
          off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings.





719 PM CDT Wed Aug 23 2017

... Storm surge watch remains in effect... 
... Tropical storm watch remains in effect... 

* wind
    - latest local forecast: below tropical storm force wind
        - peak wind forecast: 10-15 mph with gusts to 25 mph

    - current threat to life and property: elevated
        - the wind threat has remained nearly steady from the 
          previous assessment.
        - Emergency planning should include a reasonable threat for 
          tropical storm force wind of 39 to 57 mph.
        - To be safe, prepare for the potential of limited wind 
          impacts. Efforts should now be underway to secure all 
          properties.
        - Hazardous wind is possible. Failure to adequately shelter 
          may result in serious injury.

    - Potential impacts: limited
        - damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored 
          Mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
        - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or 
          uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees 
          are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown 
          over.
        - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within 
          urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving 
          conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways.
        - Scattered power and communications outages.

* Storm surge
    - latest local forecast: life-threatening storm surge possible
        - peak storm surge inundation: the potential for 2-4 feet 
          above ground somewhere within surge prone areas
        - window of concern: begins Friday morning

    - current threat to life and property: moderate
        - the storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the 
          previous assessment.
        - Emergency plans should include a reasonable threat for 
          dangerous storm surge flooding of greater than 3 feet above 
          ground.
        - To be safe, earnestly prepare for the potential of 
          significant storm surge flooding impacts. Evacuation 
          efforts should now be brought to completion. Evacuations 
          must be complete before driving conditions become unsafe.
        - Life-threatening inundation is possible. Failure to heed 
          evacuation orders may result in serious injury or loss of 
          life. Leave if evacuation orders are given for your area. 
          Consider voluntary evacuation if recommended. Poor 
          decisions may needlessly risk lives.

    - Potential impacts: significant
        - areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated 
          by waves. Damage to several buildings, mainly near the 
          coast.
        - Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads 
          become weakened or washed out, especially in usually 
          vulnerable low spots.
        - Major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching dunes. Strong 
          and numerous rip currents.
        - Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. 
          Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially 
          in unprotected anchorages.

* Flooding rain
    - latest local forecast: 
        - peak rainfall amounts: additional 8-12 inches, with locally 
          higher amounts

    - current threat to life and property: high
        - the flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from 
          the previous assessment.
        - Emergency planning should include a reasonable threat for 
          major flooding where peak rainfall totals well exceed 
          amounts conducive for flash flooding and rapid inundation. 
          Rescues and emergency evacuations are likely.
        - To be safe, aggressively prepare for the potential of 
          extensive flooding rain impacts.
        - Life-threatening flooding is possible. Failure to take 
          action may result in serious injury or significant loss of 
          life. If flood related watches and warnings are issued, 
          heed recommended actions. Poor decisions may result in 
          being cut off or needlessly risk lives. If vulnerable, 
          relocate to safe shelter on higher ground before flood 
          waters arrive.

    - Potential impacts: extensive
        - major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and 
          rescues.
        - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in
          multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches
          may become dangerous rivers. Flood control systems and 
          barriers may become stressed.
        - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple 
          communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or 
          washed away. Many places where flood waters may cover 
          escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of 
          moving water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions 
          become dangerous. Many Road and bridge closures with some 
          weakened or washed out.

* Tornado
    - latest local forecast: 
        - situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes

    - current threat to life and property: elevated
        - the tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the 
          previous assessment.
        - Emergency planning should include a reasonable threat for 
          isolated tornadoes, mostly with shorter and narrower damage 
          paths.
        - To be safe, prepare for the potential of limited tornado 
          impacts.
        - Listen for tornado watches and warnings. Be ready to 
          shelter quickly if a tornado approaches.

    - Potential impacts: limited
        - the occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the 
          execution of emergency plans during tropical events.
        - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with 
          power and communications disruptions.
        - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, 
          chimneys toppled, Mobile homes pushed off foundations or 
          overturned, large Tree Tops and branches snapped off, 
          shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown 
          off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings.





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