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Hurricane Beryl Local Statement Advisory Number 39
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX  AL022024
417 AM CDT Mon Jul 8 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
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled for De Witt

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Fayette and Lavaca

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 80 miles southeast of Hallettsville TX or about 100 miles 
      south-southeast of La Grange TX
    - 28.6N 96.0W
    - Storm Intensity 80 mph
    - Movement North or 355 degrees at 12 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Beryl has made landfall near Matagorda, Texas. Beryl is 
expected move north passing to the east of the Highway 77 corridor this
morning into early afternoon and then move off to the northeast later 
this afternoon into evening. There is a potential for Tropical Storm 
force winds across Lavaca and Fayette Counties where a Tropical Storm 
Warning is in effect. In addition, heavy rainfall is possible along the
Highway 77 corridor with up to 4 inches of rain possible. A Flood 
Watch is in effect for today for Lavaca, Fayette and Lee Counties.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible significant
impacts across Lavaca, Fayette, and Lee counties. 

Potential impacts include:
    - Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuations and 
      rescues.
    - Rivers and tributaries may quickly become swollen with swifter 
      currents and overspill their banks in a few places, especially 
      in usually vulnerable spots. Small streams, creeks, canals, 
      usually dry creek beds, 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 low water crossings could become flooded 
      and turn deadly if attempting to pass through. Some road and 
      bridge closures.

Protect against locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible 
limited impacts across Lavaca, Fayette, and Lee counties.

Elsewhere across South Central Texas, little to no impact is 
anticipated.

* WIND:
Protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across
Lavaca and Fayette 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 South Central Texas, little to no impact is 
anticipated.

* TORNADOES:
Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts across
Lavaca and Fayette 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
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* 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
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather 
Service in Austin/San Antonio TX around 11 AM CDT, or sooner if 
conditions warrant.

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