Tropical Storm Harold has officially made landfall on Padre Island around 10AM this morning with sustained winds near 50mph. Tropical storm force winds extended 115 miles from the center of the storm. A buoy at Padre Island recorded a 59mph gust.
Impacts for SE Texas:
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Rain: The heaviest rain falls in south Texas from Harold. In Houston we have a 30% chance of rain, mainly south of I-10. Our coastal cities will get a range from a half inch to two inches of rain.
Winds: East Winds will increase throughout the day. Red flag warnings are in place so if a fire starts it can spread quickly.
Gulf Waters: Our far southwestern cities are under a tropical storm watch. Strong winds may knock out power. Our coastal waters have a high rip current risk and a small craft advisory.
Houston’s Forecast:
In Houston we have a 30% chance of rain with gusty east winds. Mostly cloudy skies will also keep temperatures in the 90s for the first time in 23 days!
Wednesday’s Forecast:
The heat once again becomes our top story tomorrow with temperatures soaring into the lower 100s every day. It will be less windy.
Tracking the Atlantic:
Of course we are tracking our Gulf Storm but we are also watching the rest of the tropics. Three named tropical storms are currently churning in the Atlantic. Emily, Gert and Franklin formed this past weekend. We’re also monitoring a tropical wave off the coast of Africa that has a high chance for development in the next week. For up-to-the-minute alerts during our hurricane season, download our KPRC Hurricane Tracker 2 App.
10-Day Forecast:
We have once chance to stop the streak of triple digit temperatures today and it will be close. Strong easterly winds with mostly cloudy skies may keep temperatures in the 90s. After tomorrow we are back to 100+ degree temperatures.
