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Tropical Storm Beryl Local Statement Advisory Number 33
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX AL022024
357 PM CDT Sat Jul 6 2024
This product covers South Central Texas
**Beryl Expected to bring Heavy Rainfall and Tropical Storm Force
winds to far eastern areas of South Central Texas**
NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for De Witt and Lavaca
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for De Witt and Lavaca
* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 450 miles south-southeast of Hallettsville TX or about
440 miles southeast of Cuero TX
- 23.9N 93.0W
- Storm Intensity 60 mph
- Movement Northwest or 310 degrees at 13 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Beryl is moving northwest through the southern Gulf of
Mexico and is expected to strengthen into a category one hurricane on
Sunday. Beryl is expected to make landfall on the middle Texas coast
early Monday morning with the potential for Tropical Storm force winds
pushing inland across Lavaca and DeWitt Counties on Monday. A Tropical
Storm Warning is in effect for those counties. In addition heavy
rainfall is possible across the eastern areas of South Central Texas
with 5 to 10 inches of rain possible Monday through Tuesday.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible
extensive impacts across far eastern areas of South Central 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, usually dry
creek beds, and ditches may become dangerous rivers. In hilly
areas, destructive runoff may run quickly down valleys while
increasing susceptibility to rockslides and mudslides. 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 low water crossings could become flooded and turn deadly
if attempting to pass through. Many road and bridge closures
with some weakened or washed out.
Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible limited
to significant impacts across far eastern areas of South Central Texas.
Elsewhere across South Central Texas, little to no impact is
anticipated.
* WIND:
Protect against dangerous wind having possible significant impacts
across DeWitt and Lavaca 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.
Elsewhere across South Central Texas, little to no impact is
anticipated.
* TORNADOES:
Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts across
far eastern areas of South Central 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 boats pulled
from moorings.
Elsewhere across South Central Texas, little to no impact is
anticipated.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Follow the instructions of local officials.
* 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.
Rapidly rising flood waters are deadly. If you are in a flood-prone
area, consider moving to higher ground. Never drive through a flooded
roadway. Remember, turn around don't drown!
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
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Austin/San Antonio TX around 11 PM CDT, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
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