Watches, Warnings & Advisories



2 products issued by NWS for: Grapeland TX

Heat Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
241 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024

TXZ163-164-176>179-195>200-210>213-226-227-235-270345-
/O.CON.KHGX.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240528T0300Z/
Houston-Trinity-Madison-Walker-San Jacinto-Polk-Burleson-Brazos-
Washington-Grimes-Montgomery-Northern Liberty-Colorado-Austin-
Waller-Inland Harris-Wharton-Fort Bend-Inland Jackson-
Including the cities of Sugar Land, Eagle Lake, First Colony,
Edna, Liberty, Caldwell, Pecan Grove, Bellville, College Station,
Wharton, Waller, El Campo, Shepherd, Dayton, Somerville, Houston,
Coldspring, Groveton, Livingston, Sealy, Missouri City, Prairie
View, Corrigan, Brookshire, Huntsville, The Woodlands, Bryan,
Navasota, Madisonville, Hempstead, Rosenberg, Trinity, Brenham,
Cleveland, Columbus, Weimar, Ganado, Mission Bend, Conroe, and
Crockett
241 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 113.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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Flood Warning

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1023 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...

  Neches River Near Diboll affecting Trinity, Tyler, Houston,
  Angelina and Polk Counties.

For the Neches River...including Lake Palestine, Neches, Alto,
Diboll, Rockland...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website
address into your favorite web browser URL bar:
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=shv

The next statement will be issued Monday morning at 1030 AM CDT.

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TXC005-225-373-455-457-271530-
/O.EXT.KSHV.FL.W.0089.000000T0000Z-240530T0600Z/
/DIBT2.1.ER.240415T1300Z.240515T0700Z.240529T1200Z.NO/
1023 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Neches River near Diboll.

* WHEN...Until early Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding occurs.  Expect
  flooded boat ramps and trails.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.9 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:15 AM CDT Sunday was 13.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    Wednesday morning and continue falling to 11.0 feet Friday
    morning.
  - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    13.1 feet on 03/12/2018.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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LAT...LON 3138 9492 3107 9455 3103 9459 3111 9485
      3136 9500


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