2 products issued by NWS for: Cameron Park TX
Hurricane Local Statement
Potential Tropical Cyclone One Local Statement Advisory Number 2
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Potential Tropical Cyclone One Local Statement Advisory Number 2
National Weather Service Brownsville TX AL012024
1007 PM CDT Mon Jun 17 2024
This product covers The Rio Grande Valley and Deep South Texas
***TROPICAL STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FOR THE LOWER TEXAS COAST***
NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- None
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Cameron Island, Coastal
Cameron, Coastal Kenedy, Coastal Willacy, Kenedy Island, and
Willacy Island
* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 450 miles southeast of South Padre Island TX or about 480
miles southeast of Port Mansfield TX
- 20.8N 93.0W
- Storm Intensity 40 mph
- Movement North or 360 degrees at 7 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW
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At 1000 PM CDT, a very large area of low pressure across the Bay of
Campeche is expected to move toward the north-northwest near 7 mph,
with this general motion expected to continue through Tuesday. A turn
toward the west-northwest is expected Tuesday night or Wednesday, and
the system is likely to approach the western Gulf coast late Wednesday
as a potential Tropical Depression or Tropical Storm. As a result of
this uncertainty and the broad scope of the low, Tropical Storm Watches
are now in effect for coastal waters and island to coastal portions of
Kenedy, Willacy and Cameron counties for Potential Tropical Cyclone 1.
Regardless of tropical development, the main hazard across the lower
Texas coast into Deep South Texas remains flooding rainfall of
generally 4-8 inches, with localized rainfall amounts up to 10 or
more inches, especially towards the coast. A reasonable worst case of
15 inches is possible. Beach and marine conditions will become
dangerous as well, with coastal flooding of up to 2 feet possible,
deadly rip currents, high surf, gusty winds, and low visibility in
heavy rainfall. The strongest winds of this tropical system may
reside well north of any circulation and extend further. Tropical
wind gusts up to 40 kts are possible offshore and potentially just
into coastal portions of Kenedy, Willacy, and Cameron counties.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Prepare for dangerous rainfall flooding having possible significant
impacts across The Rio Grande Valley and Deep South Texas. Potential
impacts include:
- Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuations and
rescues.
- Arroyos and larger creeks may quickly become swollen with swift
currents and overspill their banks in a few places, especially
in usually vulnerable spots. Small streams, creeks, canals, 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.
* SURGE:
Prepare for locally hazardous surge having possible limited impacts
across the lower Texas coast. Potential impacts in this area include:
- Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along
immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas
farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore.
- Sections of near-shore roads and exposed parking lots could
become covered with some surge water. Driving conditions
dangerous in places where surge water covers the road.
- Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainly
in usually vulnerable locations. Strong rip currents.
- Minor damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. A few
small craft broken away from moorings.
Elsewhere across The Rio Grande Valley and Deep South Texas, little
to no impact is anticipated.
* WIND:
Prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across the
lower Texas coast and coastal portions of Kenedy, Willacy, and
Cameron counties. 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 The Rio Grande Valley and Deep South Texas, little
to no impact is anticipated.
* TORNADOES:
Little to no additional impacts are anticipated at this time across
The Rio Grande Valley and Deep South Texas.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Follow the advice of local officials.
* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
When making safety and preparedness decisions, do not focus on the
exact forecast track since hazards such as flooding rain, damaging wind
gusts, storm surge, and tornadoes extend well away from the center of
the storm.
If you live in a place particularly vulnerable to flooding, such as
near the ocean, in a low-lying or poor drainage area, or near an
already swollen arroyo, large creek, or the Rio Grande, 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.
There is a threat from tornadoes with this storm. Have multiple ways
to receive Tornado Warnings. Be ready to shelter quickly.
* 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 Brownsville TX around 4 AM CDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.
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Flood Watch
Flood Watch National Weather Service Brownsville TX 339 PM CDT Mon Jun 17 2024 TXZ248>255-351-353>355-451-454-455-181215- /O.NEW.KBRO.FA.A.0001.240619T0600Z-240620T1800Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Zapata-Jim Hogg-Brooks-Inland Kenedy-Starr-Southern Hidalgo- Inland Willacy-Inland Cameron-Coastal Kenedy-Northern Hidalgo- Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Kenedy Island-Willacy Island- Cameron Island- Including the cities of Falfurrias, Rio Grande City, Sarita, South Padre Island, Harlingen, Mission, Weslaco, Zapata, Port Isabel, Boca Chica Beach, Port Mansfield, Roma, San Manuel, McAllen, Brownsville, Laguna Vista, Raymondville, Hebbronville, Edinburg, and Pharr 339 PM CDT Mon Jun 17 2024 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...All of Deep South Texas and the Rio Grande Valley, including the following areas, Brooks, Cameron Island, Coastal Cameron, Coastal Kenedy, Coastal Willacy, Inland Cameron, Inland Kenedy, Inland Willacy, Jim Hogg, Kenedy Island, Northern Hidalgo, Southern Hidalgo, Starr, Willacy Island and Zapata. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. && $$ 23-ATE