Tropical Storm warnings for the Middle Texas waters have been cancelled as Hurricane Francine moves northeastward away from the area.
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Tropical Storm Francine is now moving to the northern and north eastern parts of the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane while moving towards the Louisiana Coast, according to the National Weather Service.聽
Newly developed tropical storm Francine, in the western Gulf of Mexico, is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by Tuesday night.聽
Hurricane season is still in effect and the 足交视频 Office of Emergency Management is urging residents to be informed and stay prepared for the rest of the season.聽
In the event the area you live in may be impacted by a hurricane it is important to be prepared for power outages, damages, flooding and the loss of clean running water. a hurricane checklist can be a great step in taking preventative measures to ensure you have enough supplies to last during and after a hurricane.聽
The Federal Emergency Management Agency said that if you buy a generator, they may reimburse you for your purchase depending on the situation.
Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid is working to assist individuals in Jackson County who were effected by Hurricane Beryl.聽
Early Monday morning, Category 1 Hurricane Beryl swept into Lake Jackson moving at about 15 miles an hour. Harry Murphy, a Lake Jackson resident, said Beryl caused more damage than any other hurricane he has weathered before.
Hurricane Beryl made landfall early Monday morning in Matagorda as a category 1 storm with winds reaching 80mph. Since making landfall Beryl has been downgraded to a tropical storm. If you experienced flooding or storm damage, please submit your photos to mohara@vicad.com.
The system will continue moving off to the north-northeast over the next several days. Conditions have been improving across South Texas over the last few hours. As a result, all Hurricane and storm surge warnings have been canceled. However, minor coastal flooding will remain possible through Tuesday morning. A Coastal Flood Advisory is now in effect through Tuesday morning. The High Risk of Rip Currents also remains in effect through this evening. A Moderate Risk is expected tonight through Tuesday, according to the news release.聽
Tropical Storm Beryl is, as of 10:30 p.m. Sunday, starting to become better organized with "deep convection now wrapping around the center," according to a late Sunday National Weather Service bulletin.
Matagorda County has issued a voluntary evacuation for the coastal areas of the County, according to a news release from the聽Matagorda County Emergency Operations Center.聽
A disaster declaration has been issued for Crossroads counties ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Beryl.聽
As Hurricane Beryl is expected to impact the crossroads this weekend with heavy rains and strong winds, it鈥檚 important to keep in mind a plan for pets in your household.
Matagorda County advises residents in Sargent, Matagorda and Palacios to plan now for road closures as Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in northern Mexico, according to a news release from聽Matagorda County Emergency Operations Center.聽
The Crossroads area has a five to ten percent chance of experiencing tropical storm force winds or higher over the next five days, Harness said.
Hurricane Beryl is expected to enter the southwest Gulf of Mexico as a tropical storm by Friday or Saturday, Cory Mottice, warning coordination meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Corpus Christi, said.聽
A tropical depression could form in the western Gulf of Mexico in the next couple of days, according to a National Weather Service bulletin published Sunday.
The聽emergency operations plan is something that's mandated by Texas Government Code and聽it sets forth that each county and municipality in the state of Texas is supposed to have a emergency operations plan or an emergency management program. The plan is intended to provide a framework聽for emergency management operations on behalf of that specific jurisdiction, West said. The plan sets forth general guidance for emergency management operations going into complex incidents and even disasters, she said.聽
Hurricane season started on June 1 and for many Crossroads residents their pets and livestock are just as big a priority as their own safety. Dr. Daniel of聽足交视频 Veterinary Clinic explains how to properly care for and look after animals during a hurricane or powerful storm.聽
"I had made sure there was nothing loose on my back patio and when some of the tree limbs came down it might have been a little bit scary but I have God, so I did not fear for my life," Hardy said. "I thank the good lord that my house was protected and that I was protected."聽
Hurricane season officially began June 1. And even though the most active period for hurricane development is normally in August and September, it鈥檚 never too early to be prepared for anything.
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Hurricane season started on June 1 and counties throughout the Crossroads are taking a proactive approach with emergency notification systems.
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Rainfall from Alberto diminished in the Crossroads Thursday after the tropical storm was downgraded to a tropical depression.
A tornado watch has been issued in the Crossroads through Thursday morning.
Bands of heavy rain resulting from an expected tropical cyclone could cause flash flooding and other weather hazards in the Crossroads Wednesday and Thursday.
足交视频 County first responders were already preparing Monday for heavy rainfall with the approach of an expected tropical cyclone.
A tropical depression could form next week as a storm system moves west or northwest in the Gulf of Mexico.
Hurricane season began on June 1 and this year is expected to be an active, above normal season with聽17 to 25 named storms, which are winds of 39 miles per hour or greater, eight to 13 hurricanes and four to seven major hurricanes which have winds of 111 miles per hour or greater, Matthew聽Rosencrans, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's lead for the seasonal hurricane outlook, said.
COLUMBIA, S.C. 鈥 South Carolina has weathered much harsher storms than Hurricane Idalia, but residents of the Palmetto State should still prepare for the storm鈥檚 arrival, particularly by staying off the road, Gov. Henry McMaster warned Wednesday afternoon.
Wave heights of 2 to 3 feet, lasting for 10 to 12 seconds, were expected to arrive in Port O'Connor shortly before 1:30 p.m., according to the National Weather Service in Corpus Christi.
Forecasters have warned some rough conditions could reach beaches along the Texas Gulf coast.
At 4:27 p.m. Tuesday, the weather service canceled all tropical storm warnings in the Texas coast. Harold had weakened into a tropical depression that afternoon.
Coastal communities in the Crossroads could receive anywhere from a half-inch to 2 inches of rain, with locally higher amounts possible.
Hilary wasn鈥檛 the only threat to strike Southern California in the last 24 hours. A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck near Ojai on Sunday afternoon, rattling the region. No damage was immediately reported.
A tropical wave located southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands off the coast of Africa could become a tropical depression this weekend or early next week, the National Hurricane Center said.
Reyes, a 62-year-old Walmart employee, and her husband Jose Sanchez, 52, have been waiting for this moment since their home was impacted from the storm years ago
As South Texans prepare for this year's hurricane season, a generator can be an investment to keep residents calm during a storm.
When Hurricane Harvey hit in 2017, the city鈥檚 surface water treatment plant lost power. As a result, 足交视频 residents were under a boil water notice for days.
"Property owners should make sure they have enough coverage to cover the cost for repairs," an expert said.
NOAA gives the following tips to prepare before, during and after a hurricane. For more information go to ready.gov/hurricanes.
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By Sunday, the National Hurricane Center called for the storm to dissipate into a tropical depression south of Jamaica, the end of a path that steers well south of most islands.
Anywhere from 12 to 17 named storms could be expected in the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, which continues to the end of November.
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