Weather Alerts
4 warnings and 5 advisories in effect for 12 regions in the area
Brazoria Islands
Beach Hazard Statement
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous surf and rip currents are likely at the beaches. * WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Sunday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous swimming conditions conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. &&
Coastal Flood Advisory
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous surf and rip currents are likely at the beaches. * WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Sunday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous swimming conditions conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. &&
Wind Advisory
...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Bolivar Peninsula, Brazoria Islands, and Galveston Island Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
Calhoun Islands
Coastal Flood Advisory
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Aransas Islands, Kleberg Islands, Nueces Islands and Calhoun Islands Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even the most experienced swimmers away from shore into deeper water. These rip currents can become life-threatening to anyone entering the surf. 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. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. &&
Rip Current Statement
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Aransas Islands, Kleberg Islands, Nueces Islands and Calhoun Islands Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even the most experienced swimmers away from shore into deeper water. These rip currents can become life-threatening to anyone entering the surf. 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. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. &&
Chambers
Coastal Flood Advisory
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM CDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels are expected to approach 4 feet above mean lower low water. This could result in standing water on Highway 87 near Highway 124 on the Bolivar Peninsula as well as near the Lynchburg Ferry and for low lying portions of Toddville Road in Seabrook. 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. &&
River Flood Warning
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Trinity River near Moss Bluff. * WHEN...Until early Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.2 feet, Minor lowland flooding begins in the vicinity of the gage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 PM CDT Saturday was 12.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 12.2 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.4 feet on 10/20/2006. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue Trinity River Moss Bluff 12.2 12.4 Sat 7 pm CDT 12.0 11.3 10.8 &&
Coastal Brazoria
Coastal Flood Advisory
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM CDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels are expected to approach 4 feet above mean lower low water. This could result in standing water on Highway 87 near Highway 124 on the Bolivar Peninsula as well as near the Lynchburg Ferry and for low lying portions of Toddville Road in Seabrook. 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. &&
Coastal Galveston
Coastal Flood Advisory
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM CDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels are expected to approach 4 feet above mean lower low water. This could result in standing water on Highway 87 near Highway 124 on the Bolivar Peninsula as well as near the Lynchburg Ferry and for low lying portions of Toddville Road in Seabrook. 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. &&
Coastal Harris
Coastal Flood Advisory
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM CDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels are expected to approach 4 feet above mean lower low water. This could result in standing water on Highway 87 near Highway 124 on the Bolivar Peninsula as well as near the Lynchburg Ferry and for low lying portions of Toddville Road in Seabrook. 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. &&
Galveston Island
Beach Hazard Statement
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous surf and rip currents are likely at the beaches. * WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Sunday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous swimming conditions conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. &&
Coastal Flood Advisory
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous surf and rip currents are likely at the beaches. * WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Sunday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous swimming conditions conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. &&
Wind Advisory
...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Bolivar Peninsula, Brazoria Islands, and Galveston Island Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
Houston
River Flood Warning
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Neches River near Alto. * WHEN...Until Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Boat ramps and picnic areas near the river will begin to flood. Ranchers should move cattle and equipment near the river to higher ground. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 16.2 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow morning to 15.8 feet early Monday morning. It will then rise to flood stage Wednesday evening. It will fall for the remainder of the period. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. &&
River Flood Warning
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Neches River near Diboll. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 13.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 12.2 feet Thursday evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. &&
River Flood Warning
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Neches River near Neches. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding. Move livestock and equipment to higher ground away from the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 13.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 14.5 feet Thursday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. &&
Liberty
River Flood Warning
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Trinity River near Moss Bluff. * WHEN...Until early Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.2 feet, Minor lowland flooding begins in the vicinity of the gage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 PM CDT Saturday was 12.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 12.2 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.4 feet on 10/20/2006. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue Trinity River Moss Bluff 12.2 12.4 Sat 7 pm CDT 12.0 11.3 10.8 &&
Matagorda Islands
Beach Hazard Statement
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...High rip current risk in effect through this evening and potential for minor coastal flooding for the Saturday and Sunday morning high tide cycles. * WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, as well as low-lying locations on the western shores of Galveston Bay. * WHEN...Through Sunday evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. &&
Polk
River Flood Warning
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Neches River near Diboll. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 13.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 12.2 feet Thursday evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. &&
Trinity
River Flood Warning
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Neches River near Alto. * WHEN...Until Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Boat ramps and picnic areas near the river will begin to flood. Ranchers should move cattle and equipment near the river to higher ground. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 16.2 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow morning to 15.8 feet early Monday morning. It will then rise to flood stage Wednesday evening. It will fall for the remainder of the period. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. &&
River Flood Warning
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Neches River near Diboll. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 13.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 12.2 feet Thursday evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. &&