WTUS84 KEWX 080307 HLSEWX TXZ194-209-224-225-081115- Tropical Storm Beryl Local Statement Advisory Number 38 National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX AL022024 1007 PM CDT Sun Jul 7 2024 This product covers South Central Texas **Beryl potentially to bring heavy rainfall and Tropical Storm force wind gusts to far eastern areas of South Central Texas** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for De Witt, Fayette, and Lavaca * STORM INFORMATION: - About 150 miles south-southeast of Hallettsville TX or about 150 miles southeast of Cuero TX - 27.6N 95.6W - Storm Intensity 70 mph - Movement North-northwest or 345 degrees at 10 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Tropical Storm Beryl is moving north northwest through the Gulf of Mexico and may to strengthen into a category one hurricane early Monday morning as it approaches the middle Texas coast. Beryl is expected to make landfall on the middle Texas coast overnight. It will then move north passing to the east of the 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 2 to 5 inches of rain possible on Monday with isolated higher amounts. A Flood Watch is in effect from late tonight through Tuesday morning for DeWitt, Lavaca, Fayette and Lee Counties. 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 tornado event having possible limited impacts across DeWitt and Lavaca Counties. Potential impacts include: - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans during tropical events. - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power and communications disruptions. - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and boats pulled from moorings. 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. 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 AM CDT, or sooner if conditions warrant. $$