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WGUS84 KHGX 210333
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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
1033 PM CDT Sat Apr 20 2024

TXC041-051-477-210445-
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Brazos TX-Burleson TX-Washington TX-
1033 PM CDT Sat Apr 20 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
  rainfall continues.

* WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following
  counties, Brazos, Burleson and Washington.

* WHEN...Until 1145 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1033 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This is causing urban and small stream
    flooding. Between 2 and 5 inches of rain have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are expected over
    the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Somerville, Lake Somerville Dam and Lyons.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 3030 9665 3030 9666 3031 9668 3032 9669
      3032 9670 3032 9671 3033 9672 3042 9661
      3048 9643 3046 9633 3037 9625 3032 9641
      3025 9658 3025 9666 3027 9667 3029 9666
      3030 9664


$$

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