Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Houston/Galveston, TX

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
520 PM CDT Sun May 12 2024

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Houston TX-
520 PM CDT Sun May 12 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

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

* WHEN...Until 700 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 520 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly in the advisory area. Between 3 and 4 inches of rain
    have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Grapeland, Latexo and Weches.
  - 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 aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 3132 9566 3135 9568 3136 9566 3139 9570
      3146 9571 3146 9575 3147 9572 3150 9574
      3153 9565 3154 9565 3159 9527 3157 9521
      3159 9517 3156 9514 3154 9514 3152 9510
      3147 9510 3147 9508 3142 9517 3135 9545


$$

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