Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Houston/Galveston, TX

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
834 AM CDT Fri May 31 2024

TXC167-311530-
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Galveston TX-
834 AM CDT Fri May 31 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following
  county, Galveston.

* WHEN...Until 1030 AM CDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 834 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Overflowing poor drainage areas will cause
    minor flooding in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches
    of rain have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
    the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Galveston Island West End, Galveston Pier 21, Jamaica Beach,
    Scholes Field, Schlitterbahn, Moody Gardens, Offatts Bayou,
    Galveston State Park, Galveston Island East End, Galveston
    Pleasure Pier, The Strand and Pelican Island.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 2918 9503 2925 9494 2930 9484 2934 9483
      2936 9481 2935 9477 2934 9471 2928 9478
      2920 9490 2911 9505 2914 9507


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