WTUS84 KEWX 081508 HLSEWX TXZ194-209-225-082315- Tropical Storm Beryl Local Statement Advisory Number 40 National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX AL022024 1008 AM CDT Mon Jul 8 2024 This product covers South Central Texas **Conditions are improving...a few wind gusts to tropical storm force still possible** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Fayette and Lavaca * STORM INFORMATION: - About 80 miles east-northeast of Hallettsville TX or about 70 miles east of La Grange TX - 29.8N 95.7W - Storm Intensity 70 mph - Movement North-northeast or 15 degrees at 13 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Beryl made landfall earlier this morning near Matagorda, Texas around 4 am CDT as a category 1 Hurricane. Beryl has weakened into a tropical storm and will continue to weaken given the land interaction as it continues to move inland towards the north then northeast later today. The potential for Tropical Storm winds lingers for a few more hours across Lavaca and Fayette counties this morning. Additionally, some additional locally heavy rainfall will be possible over the next few hours and a Flood Watch remains in effect across Lavaca, Fayette and Lee Counties. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * 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. * FLOODING RAIN: Potential impacts from the flooding rain are possible across Lavaca, Lee, and Fayette counties. If realized, these impacts include: - Localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations. - Rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter currents. Small streams, creeks, canals, usually dry creek beds, and ditches may become swollen and overflow in spots. - Flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in usually vulnerable spots. A few places where rapid ponding of water occurs at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage areas. Several storm drains and retention ponds become near-full and begin to overflow. A few low water crossings could become flooded and turn deadly if attempting to pass through. Some brief road and bridge closures. 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 stay inside and away from windows. Listen for updates and be ready in case you lose electrical power. Keep a battery- powered radio, charged cell phone and flashlight handy. During the peak of the storm be ready to move quickly. Keep your shoes on and rain gear handy. Boots and athletic shoes offer the best foot protection if you become unexpectedly exposed to the weather. Keep your cell phone charged and in power-saving mode. If you lose power, use it sparingly and mainly for personal emergencies and check-ins. Do not be a thrill seeker or risk your life for senseless photos or videos. * 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 1 PM CDT, or sooner if conditions warrant. $$