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Tropical Storm Beryl Local Statement Advisory Number 33 LAZ073-074-TXZ615-070500- Tropical Storm Beryl Local Statement Advisory Number 33 National Weather Service Lake Charles LA AL022024 356 PM CDT Sat Jul 6 2024 This product covers Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas HURRICANE AND STORM SURGE WARNINGS ISSUED FOR PORTIONS OF THE COAST OF TEXAS NEW INFORMATION --------------- CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Storm Surge Watch has been issued for Lower Jefferson CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Storm Surge Watch is in effect for Lower Jefferson STORM INFORMATION: - About 400 miles south-southeast of High Island TX - 23.9N 93.0W - Storm Intensity 60 mph - Movement Northwest or 310 degrees at 13 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Tropical Storm Beryl continues to organize over the SW Gulf this afternoon, with recent satellite imagery showing deeper convection bursts near the core over the last few hours. Latest NHC forecast depicts Beryl becoming a Cat 1 hurricane tomorrow, before making landfall as a Cat 1 Monday morning along the south-central TX coast. For the local area, the main impacts will be coastal flooding across Jefferson County and Cameron Parish, as well as heavy rainfall. Coastal flooding will likely begin across these areas tomorrow, and should begin to taper down throughout Monday as Beryl moves inland. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- SURGE: Prepare for life-threatening surge having possible significant impacts across Lower Jefferson County. 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 Cameron Parish. Elsewhere across Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas, little to no impact is anticipated. FLOODING RAIN: Prepare for dangerous rainfall flooding having possible significant impacts across southeast Texas. Potential impacts include: - Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuations and rescues. - Rivers and tributaries may quickly become swollen with swifter currents and overspill their banks in a few places, especially in usually vulnerable spots. Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, and ditches overflow. - Flood waters can enter some structures or weaken foundations. Several places may experience expanded areas of rapid inundation at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage areas. Some streets and parking lots take on moving water as storm drains and retention ponds overflow. Driving conditions become hazardous. Some road and bridge closures. Prepare for locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible limited impacts across southwest Louisiana. WIND: Prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across coastal southeast Texas. Potential impacts in this area include: - 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. Elsewhere across Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas, little to no impact is anticipated. TORNADOES: Prepare for a dangerous tornado event having possible significant impacts across coastal southeast Texas. Potential impacts include: - The occurrence of scattered tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans during tropical events. - Several places may experience tornado damage with a few spots of considerable damage, power loss, and communications failures. - Locations could realize roofs torn off frame houses, mobile homes demolished, boxcars overturned, large trees snapped or uprooted, vehicles tumbled, and boats tossed about. Dangerous projectiles can add to the toll. Prepare for a tornado event having possible limited impacts across the remainder of southeast Texas and southwest Louisiana. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- EVACUATIONS: Follow the advice of local officials. OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: 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 near an already swollen river, plan to move to safe shelter on higher ground. Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather Radio and 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 Lake Charles LA around 10:30 PM CDT, or sooner if conditions warrant. $$

Tropical Storm Beryl Local Statement Advisory Number 33 TXZ214-313-335>338-436>439-070530- Tropical Storm Beryl Local Statement Advisory Number 33 National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX AL022024 421 PM CDT Sat Jul 6 2024 This product covers Southeast Texas HURRICANE AND STORM SURGE WARNINGS ISSUED FOR PORTIONS OF THE COAST OF TEXAS NEW INFORMATION --------------- CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - The Storm Surge Watch has been upgraded to a Storm Surge Warning and the Hurricane Watch has been upgraded to a Hurricane Warning for Coastal Jackson, Coastal Matagorda, and Matagorda Islands - The Storm Surge Watch has been upgraded to a Storm Surge Warning and a Tropical Storm Warning have been issued for Brazoria Islands and Coastal Brazoria - A Hurricane Warning has been issued for Inland Jackson and Inland Matagorda - A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Bolivar Peninsula, Chambers, Coastal Galveston, Coastal Harris, Colorado, Galveston Island, Inland Brazoria, Inland Galveston, Southern Liberty, and Wharton CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Storm Surge Warning and Hurricane Warning are in effect for Coastal Jackson, Coastal Matagorda, and Matagorda Islands - A Storm Surge Warning, Tropical Storm Warning, and Hurricane Watch are in effect for Brazoria Islands and Coastal Brazoria - A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Inland Jackson and Inland Matagorda - A Tropical Storm Warning and Storm Surge Watch are in effect for Bolivar Peninsula, Chambers, Coastal Galveston, Coastal Harris, and Galveston Island - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Colorado, Inland Brazoria, Inland Galveston, Southern Liberty, and Wharton STORM INFORMATION: - About 390 miles south-southeast of Galveston TX or about 370 miles south-southeast of Matagorda TX - 23.9N 93.0W - Storm Intensity 60 mph - Movement Northwest or 310 degrees at 13 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Tropical Storm Beryl continues to advance towards the Texas Coast. The forecast track has remained relatively consistent with the previous advisory, with a landfall near the Matagorda Bay area still expected to occur late Monday morning. The storm will remain on a northwestward track through the remainder of the weekend, later turning to the north as it approaches the coastline. The system is still expected to strengthen to Category 1 Hurricane strength before it makes landfall. As a result, Hurricane Warnings and Tropical Storm Warnings have been issues for much of the Texas Coastline. Additionally, Storm Surge Warnings have been issues for portions of the coast, with the greatest impacts. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- WIND: Protect against life-threatening wind having possible extensive impacts across regions surrounding Matagorda Bay. Potential impacts in this area include: - Considerable roof damage to sturdy buildings, with some having window, door, and garage door failures leading to structural damage. Mobile homes severely damaged, with some destroyed. Damage accentuated by airborne projectiles. Locations may be uninhabitable for weeks. - Many large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences and roadway signs blown over. - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban or heavily wooded places. Several bridges, causeways, and access routes impassable. - Large areas with power and communications outages. Also, protect against dangerous wind having possible limited to significant impacts across the rest of Southeast Texas. SURGE: Protect against life-threatening surge having possible significant impacts across the Southeast Texas Gulf 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. FLOODING RAIN: Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible extensive impacts across areas west of the I-45 corridor. 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. Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible significant impacts across the rest of Southeast Texas. TORNADOES: Protect against a dangerous tornado event having possible significant impacts across the Southeast Texas Coast. Potential impacts include: - The occurrence of scattered tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans during tropical events. - Several places may experience tornado damage with a few spots of considerable damage, power loss, and communications failures. - Locations could realize roofs torn off frame houses, mobile homes demolished, boxcars overturned, large trees snapped or uprooted, vehicles tumbled, and small boats tossed about. Dangerous projectiles can add to the toll. Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts across the rest of Southeast Texas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- EVACUATIONS: A voluntary evacuation has been announced for coastal portions of Matagorda County. Please refer to your local emergency management officials for any details concerning evacuations. OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: Now is the time to complete all preparations to protect life and property in accordance with your emergency plan. Ensure you are in a safe location before the onset of strong winds or possible flooding. Keep cell phones well charged. Cell phone chargers for automobiles can be helpful, but be aware of your risk for deadly carbon monoxide poisoning if your car is left idling in a garage or other poorly ventilated area. It is important to remain calm, informed, and focused during an emergency. Be patient and helpful with those you encounter. If you are a visitor, be sure to know the name of the city or town in which you are staying and the name of the county or parish in which it resides. Listen for these locations in local news updates. Pay attention for instructions from local authorities. If a Tornado Warning is issued for your area, be ready to shelter quickly, preferably away from windows and in an interior room not prone to flooding. If driving, scan the roadside for quick shelter options. If in a place that is vulnerable to high wind, such as near large trees, a manufactured home, upper floors of a high-rise building, or on a boat, consider moving to a safer shelter before the onset of strong winds or flooding. Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes to the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather warnings. 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 10 PM CDT, or sooner if conditions warrant. $$

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