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Tropical Storm Harvey Local Statement Intermediate Advisory Number 32A
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX  AL092017
706 AM CDT Mon Aug 28 2017

This product covers SOUTH TEXAS

**TROPICAL STORM HARVEY NEARING GULF COAST**


NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Aransas, Calhoun,
      Refugio, and Victoria

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 80 miles northeast of Port Aransas TX or about 20 miles
      east-northeast of Port Oconnor TX
    - 28.6N 96.1W
    - Storm Intensity 40 mph
    - Movement Southeast or 130 degrees at 3 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Harvey continues on a very slow southeastward track
back toward the Texas coast. The center of the storm should be back out
over the water later today. Harvey will then shift to a more
northeastward movement away from South Texas and the Middle Texas
coastal waters on Tuesday. Harvey will continue to impact South Texas
and adjacent coastal waters through Tuesday.

Convection on the south side of the circulation center continues to be
weak, thus the flooding rain threat continues to decrease. Current
forecast is for another 2 to 4 inches of rain possible east of a line
from Rockport to Goliad. West of that region, generally less than
3 inches of rainfall is expected.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
Aransas, Goliad, Victoria, Refugio, and Calhoun counties. Remain
sheltered from hazardous wind having additional limited impacts.
If realized, these impacts include:
    - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
      mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
    - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or
      uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are
      shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over.
    - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban
      or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on
      bridges and other elevated roadways.
    - Scattered power and communications outages.

Elsewhere across SOUTH TEXAS, little to no impact is anticipated.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across
Goliad, Victoria and Calhoun counties. Remain well guarded against
dangerous flood waters having possible significant impacts. If
realized, these impacts include:
    - Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuations and
      rescues.
    - Rivers and tributaries may quickly become swollen with swifter
      currents and overspill their banks in a few places, especially
      in usually vulnerable spots. Small streams, creeks, canals, and
      ditches overflow.
    - Flood waters can enter some structures or weaken foundations.
      Several places may experience expanded areas of rapid inundation
      at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage areas. Some
      streets and parking lots take on moving water as storm drains and
      retention ponds overflow. Driving conditions become hazardous.
      Some road and bridge closures.

Elsewhere across SOUTH TEXAS, little to no impact is anticipated.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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RECOVERY PHASE - Do not return to evacuated areas until it is safe.
Listen for the all-clear signal from local authorities.


* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:

When clearing out fallen trees, be careful with chain saws and axes.
Always wear protective gear and keep others at a safe distance. Use
these tools according to operating manuals and safety instruction.
Leaning trees and those which have fallen on roof tops can be
especially challenging. If you are not in good health or unsure about
what you are doing, have someone else with tree cutting experience do
the job. Never cut trees without a partner.

If using a generator, avoid carbon monoxide poisoning by following
instructions by the manufacturer. Make sure that the generator is run
in a well ventilated space.

Problems with sewer backups can further contaminate standing flood
waters. Keep children away. Also, listen for boil water alerts
relative to communities whose tap water may have become non-potable.

* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org
- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org

NEXT UPDATE
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Corpus Christi TX around 10, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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