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Hurricane Watch - Houston/Galveston TX AL222020

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**BETA WEAKENS TO A TROPICAL DEPRESSION OVER TEXAS**

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Tropical Depression Beta Local Statement Advisory Number 20
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX AL222020
1101 AM CDT Tue Sep 22 2020

This product covers Southeast Texas

BETA WEAKENS TO A TROPICAL DEPRESSION OVER TEXAS

NEW INFORMATION

SITUATION OVERVIEW

Beta, now a tropical depression, made landfall yesterday evening on
the southern end of the Matagorda Peninsula as a tropical storm
with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph. It has since weakened to
a tropical depression with maximum winds of 35 mph. Despite this,
the system continues to pose a serious risk of flash flooding and
coastal flooding to SE Texas. Bands of heavy rainfall on the east
side of Beta's circulation continue to cause widespread street flooding
across the greater Houston area. An additional 5-10 inches of rainfall
with isolated totals of 15 inches remain expected to occur.

Flooding concerns along the coast will be compounded with elevated
tides due to persistent onshore winds. The Storm Surge Warning
has been replaced with a Coastal Flood Warning along the coast,
with impacts expected to continue through mid-week.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS

Coastal flooding also continues around the Matagorda Bay area up to
Sargent. Remain well away from locally hazardous surge having
possible limited impacts.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS

Do not enter evacuated areas until officials have
given the all clear to return.

Keep your cell phone charged and in power-saving mode. If you lose
power, use it sparingly and mainly for personal emergencies and
check-ins.

Do not be a thrill seeker or risk your life for senseless photos or
videos.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is
harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

NEXT UPDATE

As it pertains to this event...this will be the last local statement
issued by the National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston TX
regarding the effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area.


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      WTUS84 KHGX 221601
      HLSHGX
      TXZ163-164-176>179-195>200-210>214-226-227-235>238-300-313-335>338-436>438-230015-
      
      Tropical Depression Beta Local Statement Advisory Number 20
      National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX  AL222020
      1101 AM CDT Tue Sep 22 2020
      
      This product covers Southeast Texas
      
      **BETA WEAKENS TO A TROPICAL DEPRESSION OVER TEXAS** 
      
      NEW INFORMATION
      ---------------
      
      * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
          - The Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled for Coastal 
            Jackson, Coastal Matagorda, Inland Brazoria, Inland Galveston, 
            Inland Jackson, Inland Matagorda, Matagorda Islands, Southern 
            Liberty, and Wharton
          - The Storm Surge Warning and Tropical Storm Warning have been 
            cancelled for Brazoria Islands, Chambers, Coastal Brazoria, 
            Coastal Galveston, Coastal Harris, and Galveston Island and 
            Bolivar Peninsula
      
      * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
          - None
      
      * STORM INFORMATION:
          - About 120 miles west-southwest of Galveston TX or about 40 
            miles north-northwest of Port O'Connor TX
          - 28.9N 96.7W
          - Storm Intensity 35 mph
          - Movement Northeast or 45 degrees at 2 mph
      
      SITUATION OVERVIEW
      ------------------
      
      Beta, now a tropical depression, made landfall yesterday evening on
      the southern end of the Matagorda Peninsula as a tropical storm
      with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph. It has since weakened to
      a tropical depression with maximum winds of 35 mph. Despite this,
      the system continues to pose a serious risk of flash flooding and 
      coastal flooding to SE Texas. Bands of heavy rainfall on the east
      side of Beta's circulation continue to cause widespread street flooding
      across the greater Houston area. An additional 5-10 inches of rainfall
      with isolated totals of 15 inches remain expected to occur.
      
      Flooding concerns along the coast will be compounded with elevated 
      tides due to persistent onshore winds. The Storm Surge Warning
      has been replaced with a Coastal Flood Warning along the coast,
      with impacts expected to continue through mid-week.
      
      
      POTENTIAL IMPACTS
      -----------------
      
      * WIND:
      Little to no additional impacts are anticipated at this time 
      across Southeast Texas.
      
      * SURGE:
      Coastal flooding impacts continue along the coast north of Sargent 
      and around the Galveston Bay area. Remain well away from locally 
      hazardous surge having additional limited impacts. If realized, 
      these impacts include:
          - Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along 
            immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas 
            farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore.
          - Sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become overspread 
            with surge water. Driving conditions dangerous in places where 
            surge water covers the road.
          - Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainly 
            in usually vulnerable locations. Strong rip currents.
          - Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, 
            and piers. A few small craft broken away from moorings.
      
      Coastal flooding also continues around the Matagorda Bay area up to 
      Sargent. Remain well away from locally hazardous surge having 
      possible limited impacts.
      
      Elsewhere across Southeast Texas, little to no impact is anticipated.
      
      * FLOODING RAIN:
      Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across 
      Southeast Texas. Remain well guarded against life-threatening 
      flood waters having additional devastating impacts. If realized, 
      these impacts include:
          - Extreme rainfall flooding may prompt numerous evacuations and 
            rescues.
          - Rivers and tributaries may overwhelmingly overflow their banks 
            in many places with deep moving water. Small streams, creeks, 
            canals, and ditches may become raging rivers. Flood control 
            systems and barriers may become stressed.
          - Flood waters can enter numerous structures within multiple 
            communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed 
            away. Numerous places where flood waters may cover escape 
            routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of raging water 
            with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become very 
            dangerous. Numerous road and bridge closures with some weakened 
            or washed out.
      
      * TORNADOES:
      Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time 
      across Southeast Texas.
      
      PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
      ----------------------------------
      
      * EVACUATIONS:
      
      Do not enter evacuated areas until officials have 
      given the all clear to return.
      
      * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
      
      Keep your cell phone charged and in power-saving mode. If you lose 
      power, use it sparingly and mainly for personal emergencies and 
      check-ins.
      
      Do not be a thrill seeker or risk your life for senseless photos or 
      videos.
      
      Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
      deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is 
      harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
      
      * 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
      -----------
      
      As it pertains to this event...this will be the last local statement 
      issued by the National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston TX 
      regarding the effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area.
      
      $$
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