Flood Watch issued June 16 at 10:06AM CDT until June 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas, including
the following areas, in south central Texas, Coastal Jackson and
Inland Jackson. In southeast Texas, Austin, Bolivar Peninsula,
Brazoria Islands, Chambers, Coastal Brazoria, Coastal Galveston,
Coastal Harris, Coastal Matagorda, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston
Island, Grimes, Inland Brazoria, Inland Galveston, Inland Harris,
Inland Matagorda, Matagorda Islands, Montgomery, Northern Liberty,
Polk, San Jacinto, Southern Liberty, Trinity, Walker, Waller,
Washington and Wharton.
* WHEN...Through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are
possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- There is an increased risk to lives and property due to flash
flooding. Flash Flooding is likely and considerable flash
flooding is possible.
Northern portions of the watch area have received 4 to 6
inches or greater of rainfall already. An additional 4-7
inches of rain is expected areawide, with totals of 10"+
through midweek.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take
action should flooding develop.
Do not drive your vehicle or walk into areas where water covers the
roadway, as the water depth may be too great to allow you to cross
safely.
Stay weather aware and be alert for possible Flood Warnings,
particularly wireless emergency alert Flash Flood Warnings for
considerable and/or catastrophic flooding.
Varoitus voimassa ti klo 18:06 - to klo 15:00
