WTUS84 KEWX 071513 HLSEWX TXZ194-209-224-225-072315- Tropical Storm Beryl Local Statement Advisory Number 36 National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX AL022024 1013 AM CDT Sun Jul 7 2024 This product covers South Central Texas **Beryl Expected to bring Heavy Rainfall and Tropical Storm Force winds to far eastern areas of South Central Texas** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Fayette * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for De Witt, Fayette, and Lavaca * STORM INFORMATION: - About 270 miles south-southeast of Hallettsville TX or about 300 miles south-southeast of La Grange TX - 25.9N 95.1W - Storm Intensity 65 mph - Movement Northwest or 325 degrees at 10 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Tropical Storm Beryl is moving northwest through the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to strengthen into a category one hurricane late tonight or early Monday morning as it approaches the middle Texas coast. Beryl is expected to make landfall on the middle Texas coast late tonight or overnight. It will then move north passing to the east of highway 77 corridor on Monday. There is the potential for Tropical Storm force winds across Lavaca, DeWitt and Fayette Counties on Monday. A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for those counties. In addition, heavy rainfall is possible across the far eastern areas of South Central Texas with 3 to 7 inches of rain possible on Monday. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * FLOODING RAIN: Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible extensive impacts across De Witt, Lavaca, Fayette, and Lee counties. Potential impacts include: - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues. - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, usually dry creek beds, and ditches may become dangerous rivers. In hilly areas, destructive runoff may run quickly down valleys while increasing susceptibility to rockslides and mudslides. Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed. - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous. Many low water crossings could become flooded and turn deadly if attempting to pass through. Many road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out. Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible limited to significant impacts across De Witt, Lavaca, Fayette, and Lee counties. * WIND: Protect against dangerous wind having possible significant impacts across De Witt, Lavaca and Fayette counties. Potential impacts in this area include: - Some damage to roofing and siding materials, along with damage to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A few buildings experiencing window, door, and garage door failures. Mobile homes damaged, especially if unanchored. Unsecured lightweight objects become dangerous projectiles. - Several large trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Several fences and roadway signs blown over. - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban or heavily wooded places. A few bridges, causeways, and access routes impassable. - Scattered power and communications outages, but more prevalent in areas with above ground lines. Also, protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across far eastern areas of South Central Texas. * TORNADOES: Protect against a dangerous tornado event having possible significant impacts across Lavaca and DeWitt counties. Potential impacts include: - The occurrence of scattered tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans during tropical events. - Several places may experience tornado damage with a few spots of considerable damage, power loss, and communications failures. - Locations could realize roofs torn off frame houses, mobile homes demolished, boxcars overturned, large trees snapped or uprooted, vehicles tumbled, and boats tossed about. Dangerous projectiles can add to the toll. Elsewhere across South Central Texas, little to no impact is anticipated. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * EVACUATIONS: Follow the instructions of local officials. * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: Now is the time to complete all preparations to protect life and property in accordance with your emergency plan. Ensure you are in a safe location before the onset of strong winds or possible flooding. Keep cell phones well charged. Cell phone chargers for automobiles can be helpful, but be aware of your risk for deadly carbon monoxide poisoning if your car is left idling in a garage or other poorly ventilated area. It is important to remain calm, informed, and focused during an emergency. Be patient and helpful with those you encounter. Rapidly rising flood waters are deadly. If you are in a flood-prone area, consider moving to higher ground. Never drive through a flooded roadway. Remember, turn around don't drown! Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes to the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather warnings. * 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 ----------- The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio TX around 5 PM CDT, or sooner if conditions warrant. $$