Harvey dumping on Houston – Catastrophic Flooding – 2 Dead – 0700 CDT Update

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By Rich Mitchell

Tropical storm Harvey’s winds have slowed to 45 mph and the storm is expected to continue weakening, but its track will lead to catastrophic flooding and tornadic activity that will continue for days. Power outage numbers are growing in the Houston metro area while southeast Texas and San Antonio outages are being repaired. The tornado threat from Harvey cannot be understated as several tornadoes have spawned on the northeast side of the storm.

CBS Corpus Christi has retracted a report that 8 people had died in Rockport. The current official death toll is 2.

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National Weather Service update 8-27-17 – 07:00 CDT: (for our complete Harvey coverage, visit our Harvey page)

Harvey was last reported at 29.0N, 97.6W and is moving south-southeast at 1 mph with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph. The estimated minimum central pressure based on data from NOAA and Air Force Hurricane Hunter aircraft is 992 mb (29.29d inches) and rising indicating weakening.

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Flooding in Houston will be catastrophic. 20 inches of rain has already inundated the fourth most populous city in the nation and another 20-30 inches are forecast for the city.

Daylight reveals the extent of flooding in Houston #hurricane #harvey #Houston buffalobayoupark #flood #flooding #… https://t.co/YCyGkAJg6M pic.twitter.com/wAYU7zZz7G

— DoubleHorn Photo (@DoubleHornPhoto) August 27, 2017

Casualties

There are 2 people confirmed dead and another 14 injured after Harvey’s initial push through southeast Texas. As flooding takes hold, whichever number is correct will increase drastically. More people are killed after the initial strike than during it in almost every major hurricane.

Where will Harvey Go Next

Harvey will continue northwest for another 36 hours or so before turning around on its own track which will keep the storm in the same area for almost 5 days dumping 6 feet or more of rain on the area northwest of Victoria. By the time Harvey exits this area, it will have weakened to a tropical depression and head off to the northeast.

Harvey will spend the next 72 hours heading for Matagorda Bay before a short offshore run and a northward turn again as a tropical depression. Houston’s rain troubles may be joined by a wind event within the next 3-4 days. Times as of 0700 CDT.

NOW 27/0900Z 29.2N 97.7W 40 KT 45 MPH
12H 27/1800Z 29.0N 97.4W 35 KT 40 MPH…INLAND
24H 28/0600Z 28.7N 97.0W 30 KT 35 MPH…INLAND
36H 28/1800Z 28.5N 96.6W 30 KT 35 MPH…NEAR THE COAST
48H 29/0600Z 28.5N 96.1W 30 KT 35 MPH…INLAND
72H 30/0600Z 29.4N 95.6W 30 KT 35 MPH…INLAND
96H 31/0600Z 30.8N 95.5W 25 KT 30 MPH…INLAND
120H 01/0600Z 32.0N 95.0W 25 KT 30 MPH…INLAND

Damage Reports

The Coast Guard performed a damage assessment along the coastal area where Harvey came ashore.

Video! Coast Guard assess the aftermath of the damage caused by #HurricaneHarvey pic.twitter.com/GaiRhUfAST

— USCG Heartland (@USCGHeartland) August 26, 2017

Illustrating how dangerous Harvey still is, a tornado destroyed an RV storage business in Katy, just west of Houston.

Big time damage in Katy, tornado came rolling through destroying Boat & RV Storage, Trailer World off Katy Freeway #HurricaneHarvey pic.twitter.com/WIdwIYPXuO

— Daniel Gotera (@DTGoteraKHOU) August 26, 2017

And this tornado in Cyprus, Tx just northwest of Houston.

Cypress, Texas @FoxNews @KHOU pic.twitter.com/kCLswv8YWC

— Kendall Haynes (@kendall_haynes) August 26, 2017

These images are from Rockport, Tx where Harvey first hit.

Fort Bend County had a tornado touch down.

Tons of Rain and Power Outages

The rainfall potential of this storm is enormous as 30 inches of rain are expected along much of the Texas Gulf coast and areas just inland. Up to 56 inches of rain could fall in some areas. The rain and wind will continue to push trees into power lines and flooding will make it difficult for crews to make repairs.

Almost 250,000 are without power due to the storm. More outages are expected over the next several days. Repairs in some areas could take days or weeks to complete.

The two largest energy providers in southeast Texas, AEP and Centerpoint, are reporting a combined total of about 250,000 customers without electricity. The Houston Metroplex was experiencing 70,000 outages as of 0800 CDT Sunday.

Harvey Watches and Warnings

A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for…
* Port O’Connor to Sargent Texas

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for…
* Port O’Connor to Sargent Texas

What do the watches and warnings mean?

A Storm Surge Watch means there is a possibility of life-threatening inundation, from rising water moving inland from the coastline, in the indicated locations during the next 48 hours.

A Storm Surge Warning means there is a danger of life-threatening inundation, from rising water moving inland from the coastline, during the next 36 hours in the indicated locations. This is a life-threatening situation. Persons
located within these areas should take all necessary actions to protect life and property from rising water and the potential for other dangerous conditions. Promptly follow evacuation and other instructions from local officials.

A Hurricane Watch means that hurricane conditions are possible within the watch area. A watch is typically issued 48 hours before the anticipated first occurrence of tropical-storm-force winds, conditions that make outside preparations difficult or dangerous.

A Hurricane Warning means that hurricane conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area. A warning is typically issued 36 hours before the anticipated first occurrence of tropical-storm-force winds, conditions that make outside preparations difficult or dangerous. Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion.

A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours.

A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area within 36 hours.

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