Watches and Warnings

[Texas SpeedDiva]

Special Weather Statement



A deep tropical air mass is in the process of filtering back into the region. As this occurs... conditions will be somewhat favorable for short lived funnel clouds for the next few days. Although the vast majority of these features do not make it all the way to the ground
to produce tornados it is not completely out of the question.
Should you see any funnels begin to descend close to the ground... take shelter because they can produce damage. We will continue to monitor radar and issue warnings if necessary.

[Texas SpeedDiva]

Flood advisory
national weather service houston/galveston tx
1121 am cdt wed jul 7 2010
the national weather service in league city has issued an

* urban and small stream flood advisory for...
Northern galveston county in southeast texas...
Southeastern harris county in southeast texas...

* until 115 pm cdt

* at 1118 am cdt...national weather service doppler radar indicated
an area of very heavy rain falling across northern galveston county.
Rainfall rates up to 2.5 inches per hour have been observed. With
the ground still moist from last weeks rains...some of this water
will run off to produce minor street and feeder road flooding. This
precipitation will be moving into southern harris county.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall may cause elevated water levels
on small creeks...streams...and bayous. Additionally...ponding of
water will occur on highways...streets...and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage areas and low lying areas.

&&

please report flooding to the county sheriff...local police...or
department of public safety and ask them to relay your report to the
national weather service.

[ticka1]

Gonna be a long afternoon. Just hope the really bad rains hold off until tonight.....

[Texas SpeedDiva]

Issued at: 11:33 AM CDT 7/7/10, expires at: 7:45 PM CDT 7/7/10

Flash Flood Watch now in effect through Thursday evening, The flash flood watch is now in effect for A portion of southeast Texas, Including The Following counties, Austin, Brazoria, Brazos, Burleson, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston, Grimes, Harris, Houston, jackson, Liberty, Madison, Matagorda, Montgomery, Polk, san jacinto, Trinity, Walker, Waller, Washington And wharton.
Through Thursday evening
Deep tropical moisture will move into the area as a tropical disturbance moves into the western gulf waters. Even if the disturbance does not develop into a tropical depression or tropical storm, Portions Of Southeast Texas can expect scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms that will be capable of producing locally heavy rainfall, This Afternoon through Thursday. Some thunderstorms may train or move over the same areas leading to high rain rates over a short period of time. Rainfall totals for the event are expected to average 3 to 5 inches with even higher amounts possible.Which Could Lead to flooding especially in areas that have already recieved significant rainfall over the past week.
Precautionary/preparedness actions,
A flash flood watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should flash flood warnings be issued.

[Texas SpeedDiva]

Gonna be a long afternoon. Just hope the really bad rains hold off until tonight.....

Yep it's gonna be a really long day.

[Hardcoreweather]

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[Texas SpeedDiva]

... Coastal Flood Warning in effect from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM
CDT Thursday...

The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston has issued a
coastal Flood Warning... which is in effect from 7 PM this evening to
7 PM CDT Thursday. The coastal Flood Watch is no longer in effect.

Tides are currently running 2 feet above normal. Expect levels
to increase another 1/2 foot tonight as moderate to strong southeast winds
and seas increase. After adding the astronomical high tide of around 2 feet
to this... it will produce a total tide between 4 and 4.5 feet along the Gulf
facing beaches which will create coastal flood problems at the susceptible spots.
This includes the Bolivar Peninsula... western Galveston Island... Blue Water Highway
and Surfside. Wave run up will also contribute to even higher levels. The lowest
lying Bayside locations could also see water levels push above bulkheads
and into yards and roads. The highest threat of flooding will occur around
high tide at each location. In addition to high water levels... high surf will
create strong rip currents so swimming is discouraged.

This warning may need to be extended through Thursday night.

Note... high tide levels are referenced from mean lower low water.

Location tide times expected
water level
Rollover Pass...
Wed 10:50 PM 1.9 feet
Thu 8:59 am 3.4 feet

Eagle Point...
Wed 10:25 PM 2.0 feet
Thu 10:41 am 3.5 feet

Galveston Channel (pier 21)...
Wed 7:38 PM 1.5 feet
Thu 4:50 am 3.5 feet

Galveston Pleasure Pier...
Wed 6:31 PM 2.1 feet
Thu 3:14 am 4.4 feet

Freeport uscg...
Wed 6:12 PM 2.1 feet
Thu 3:53 am 4.1 feet
Thu 6:58 PM 2.1 feet

precautionary/preparedness actions...

A coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or
imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert for
rising water... and take appropriate action to protect life and
property.

[galvbay]

Heavy shower right now in Deer Park @8:30pm.

[ticka1]

Area forecast discussion
national weather service houston/galveston tx
859 pm cdt thu jul 8 2010

.discussion...
Was leaning toward canceling the flash flood watch this evening...but
within the past hour there has been an increase in activity off the
coast. Not sure how much of these showers and thunderstorms will make
it onshore as a drier airmass continues to work this way from the east...but
if they do they could potentially add more rain to our very saturated
grounds. So will hold off on the cancellation for now. 42

[Texas SpeedDiva]

... Coastal Flood Warning remains in effect until 7 PM CDT this
evening...

The coastal Flood Warning remains in effect until 7 PM CDT this
evening. Tide levels averaged around 2 feet above normal early this
morning and are expected to slowly subside today. The Tides will be
highest on the Gulf facing beaches where total tides of near 4 feet
will be common this morning during the high tide. Total tides in the
bays will range from 3 to around 3.5 feet. Along the Gulf facing
beaches... wave action is expected to diminish today but still may
cause problems this morning.

In Galveston County... tides of near 4 feet will likely cause
flooding on Highway 87 on the Bolivar Peninsula. Flooding is likely
on County Road 257... the Blue Water Highway... and on FM Highway 3005
on the west end of Galveston Island.

In Harris County... the resulting water levels around high tide may
cause some coastal flooding at the lowest Waterfront locations such
as the southern portion of Toddville Road in Seabrook closer to the
Kemah bridge.

In Matagorda County... flooding is possible on FM Highway 457 south
of Sargent and FM Highway 2031 south of Matagorda going to Matagorda
Island.

The lowest lying Bayside locations could also see water levels push
above bulkheads and into yards and roads.

In addition to high water levels... high surf early today may
generate strong rip currents. Swimming is discouraged.

Note... the following high tide levels are referenced from mean lower
low water.

Location high tide expected
times water level
Morgans Point...
Fri 11:48 am 3.4 feet

Manchester...
Fri 11:39 am 3.6 feet

Rollover Pass...
Fri 9:48 am 3.3 feet

Eagle Point...
Fri 11:41 am 3.0 feet

Galveston Channel (pier 21)...
Fri 5:26 am 3.3 feet

Galveston Pleasure Pier...
Fri 3:54 am 4.0 feet

Freeport uscg...
Fri 4:33 am 3.9 feet

Port Oconnor...
Fri 9:58 am 3.2 feet

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or
imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert for
rising water... and take appropriate action to protect life and
property.