Harvey to hit Texas as a Hurricane – warnings issued for Texas

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By Rich Mitchell

Tropical storm Harvey is expected to strengthen into a Hurricane before striking the Texas coast on Friday.

Hurricane force winds are expected as the storm makes landfall along the south Texas coast and tropical storm force winds are expected along most of southeast Texas. The rainfall potential of this storm is enormous as 15+ inches of rain are expected along much of the Texas Gulf coast and areas just inland.

8-24-17 – 0400 National Weather Service: (for the most up-to-date Harvey coverage, visit our Harvey page)

Harvey was last reported at 23.2 N, 92.8W moving north at 10 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 995 mb (29.39 inches).

Harvey Watches and Warnings

A Storm Surge Warning has been issued for the Texas coast from Port Mansfield to San Luis Pass.

A Storm Surge Watch has been issued from Port Mansfield south to the Mouth of the Rio Grande.

A Hurricane Warning has been issued for the Texas coast from Port Mansfield to Matagorda.

A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued from north of Matagorda to High Island Texas

A Tropical Storm Warning and a Hurricane Watch has been issued from south of Port Mansfield to the Mouth of the Rio Grande.

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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