Galveston Pier 21, TX Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

...TROPICAL STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT...

WHAT: The potential for winds up to 35 knots with gusts over
40 knots, rough bay waters, and seas 5 to 8 ft.

WHERE: Galveston Bay and Coastal waters from Freeport to
Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM.

WHEN: Through Wednesday Night.

IMPACTS: Tropical storm force winds and hazardous seas could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

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...TROPICAL STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT...

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED
- Galveston
- Jamaica Beach
- West End Galveston Island

* WIND
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind
- Peak Wind Forecast: 15-25 mph with gusts to 30 mph

- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39
to 57 mph
- The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: The sustained wind should remain less than tropical
storm force. Conditions may still be gusty.
- PREPARE: Listen for any instructions from local officials.
- ACT: Ensure emergency readiness should the forecast change.

- REALIZED IMPACTS: Being Assessed
- Little to no additional wind impacts expected. Community
officials are now assessing the extent of actual wind
impacts accordingly.

* STORM SURGE
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Localized storm surge possible
- Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 1-3 feet
above ground somewhere within surge prone areas
- Window of concern: Begins early this morning

- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm
surge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground
- The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: Plan for storm surge flooding greater than 1 foot
above ground.
- PREPARE: Efforts should now be underway to prepare for
storm surge flooding, especially in low-lying vulnerable
areas.
- ACT: Take actions to protect life and property. Prepare to
leave if evacuation orders are given for your area.

- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited
- Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along
immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas
farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore.
- Sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become
overspread with surge water. Driving conditions dangerous
in places where surge water covers the road.
- Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes,
mainly in usually vulnerable locations. Strong rip currents.
- Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks,
boardwalks, and piers. A few small craft broken away from
moorings.

* FLOODING RAIN
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect
- Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional around 1 inch

- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for
moderate flooding rain
- The flooding rain threat has decreased from the previous
assessment.
- PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for
moderate flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues
are possible.
- PREPARE: Consider protective actions if you are in an area
vulnerable to flooding.
- ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take
action may result in serious injury or loss of life.

- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant
- 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, 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 road and bridge
closures.

* TORNADO
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
- Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes

- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for a few
tornadoes
- The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: Plans should still include the potential for a few
tornadoes.
- PREPARE: Keep informed should additional weather alerts be
needed.
- ACT: If a tornado warning is issued, be ready to shelter
quickly.

- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited
- 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 small boats pulled from moorings.

* FOR MORE INFORMATION:
- Hurricane Preparedness: Federal Emergency Management Agency
- http://ready.gov/hurricanes
- Local weather conditions and forecasts: NWS Houston/Galveston, TX
- http://www.weather.gov/hgx/

...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

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, Bolivar Peninsula, Brazoria
Islands, Chambers, Coastal Brazoria, Coastal Galveston, Coastal
Harris, Coastal Matagorda, Fort Bend, Galveston Island, Inland
Brazoria, Inland Galveston, Inland Harris, Inland Matagorda,
Matagorda Islands, Montgomery, Northern Liberty, Southern Liberty
and Wharton.

WHEN: Through this evening.

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: - Coastal areas will have the greatest potential for flooding
through this afternoon as Potential Tropical Cyclone One
skirts along the Upper Texas Coast. Rainfall rates could
exceed 4 inches per hour in the heaviest downpours.
Additional widespread rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches in
the watch area with isolated higher totals possible
especially along the coast. Grounds are fairly saturated
across portions of Southeast Texas, which would allow for a
quicker transition of the rainfall to runoff. This increases
the potential for flooding, especially in the areas that have
received 4+ inches of rain over the past few days.

- Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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This product covers Southeast Texas

**Potential Tropical Cyclone One Expected to Bring Heavy Rainfall to
Portions of Southeast Texas**

NEW INFORMATION ---------------

* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Bolivar Peninsula,
Brazoria Islands, Chambers, Coastal Brazoria, Coastal
Galveston, and Galveston Island

* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 180 miles southwest of Galveston TX
- 27.6N 97.1W
- Storm Intensity 30 mph
- Movement Northeast or 50 degrees at 6 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------

Potential Tropical Cyclone One has moved into the western Gulf near
Corpus Christi. It is expected to strengthen to a Tropical Depression
or weak Tropical Storm as it moves northeastward along the Texas
coastline on Wednesday before crossing into southwest Louisiana
Wednesday evening. Potential impacts to southeast Texas include the
prospect of locally heavy rainfall, 1-3 feet of coastal flooding along
the immediate the coast, and gusts to tropical storm force along the
immediate coast. A Tropical Storm Watch is currently in effect for all
coastal areas of SE Texas and the Gulf waters out 60 nm, with the
exception of Matagorda Bay.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS -----------------

* FLOODING RAIN:
Prepare for life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible
extensive impacts across portions of Southeast Texas. 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, and ditches may
become dangerous rivers. 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 road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out.

Prepare for dangerous rainfall flooding having possible limited to
significant impacts across northern Brazos Valley and Piney Woods
Region.

* SURGE:
Coastal flood warnings and advisories have been issued for the
immediate coast. Please reference the Coastal Hazard Message for
more information. Potential impacts in this area include:
- Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including
homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
could be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur.

Elsewhere across Southeast Texas, little to no impact is anticipated.

* WIND:
Little to no significant impacts are anticipated at this time
across Southeast Texas.

* TORNADOES:
Prepare for a tornado event having possible limited impacts across
coastal potions of Southeast Texas. 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 small boats
pulled from moorings.

Elsewhere across Southeast Texas, little to no impact is anticipated.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ----------------------------------

* EVACUATIONS:
Follow the advice of local officials.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to check your emergency plan and emergency supplies
kit and take necessary actions to protect your family and secure your
home or business.

If you live in a place particularly vulnerable to flooding, such as
near the ocean or a large inland lake, in a low-lying or poor
drainage area, in a valley, or near an already swollen river, plan to
move to safe shelter on higher ground.

Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with orders that
are issued. Do not needlessly jeopardize your life or the lives of
others.

* 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 Houston/Galveston TX around 4 AM CDT, or sooner if
conditions warrant.

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

WHAT: Minor coastal flooding expected.

WHERE: Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, and
Galveston Island.

WHEN: Until 7 PM CDT Wednesday.

IMPACTS: Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Elevated water levels may result in minor
coastal, especially during times of high tide.

PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

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