[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Tropical Storm Beta Local Statement Advisory Number 7
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX  AL222020
404 AM CDT Sat Sep 19 2020

This product covers South Texas

**TROPICAL STORM BETA CONTINUES TO BUILD STRENGTH**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Storm Surge Watch and Hurricane Watch are in effect for
      Aransas Islands, Calhoun Islands, Coastal Aransas, Coastal
      Calhoun, and Coastal Refugio
    - A Storm Surge Watch is in effect for Inland Calhoun, Inland
      Kleberg, and Inland San Patricio
    - A Storm Surge Watch and Tropical Storm Watch are in effect for
      Coastal Kleberg, Coastal Nueces, Coastal San Patricio, Kleberg
      Islands, and Nueces Islands

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 310 miles east-southeast of Port Aransas TX or about 290
      miles southeast of Port Oconnor TX
    - 26.0N 92.5W
    - Storm Intensity 60 mph
    - Movement North or 360 degrees at 8 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Beta continues to strengthen in the western Gulf of
Mexico. While its final track remains uncertain, there is potential
for hurricane force winds along the middle Texas coast, with tropical
storm force winds possible further south. In addition, heavy rainfall
is possible early next week along nearly the entire Texas coast.
Dangerous storm surge is also possible along the immediate coast.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Prepare for locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible
limited impacts across the area. Potential impacts include:
    - Localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations.
    - Rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter currents.
      Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, and ditches may become
      swollen and overflow in spots.
    - Flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in usually
      vulnerable spots. A few places where rapid ponding of water
      occurs at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage
      areas. Several storm drains and retention ponds become
      near-full and begin to overflow. Some brief road and bridge
      closures.

* WIND:
Prepare for life-threatening wind having possible extensive impacts
across the Coastal Bend and middle Texas coast. Potential impacts
in this area include:
    - Considerable roof damage to sturdy buildings, with some having
      window, door, and garage door failures leading to structural
      damage. Mobile homes severely damaged, with some destroyed.
      Damage accentuated by airborne projectiles. Locations may be
      uninhabitable for weeks.
    - Many large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences and
      roadway signs blown over.
    - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban
      or heavily wooded places. Several bridges, causeways, and
      access routes impassable.
    - Large areas with power and communications outages.

* SURGE:
Prepare for life-threatening surge having possible significant
impacts along the immediate coast. Potential impacts in this area
include:
    - Areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated by
      waves. Damage to several buildings, mainly near the coast.
    - Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads become
      weakened or washed out, especially in usually vulnerable low
      spots.
    - Major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching dunes. Strong and
      numerous rip currents.
    - Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers.
      Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially in
      unprotected anchorages.

* TORNADOES:
Prepare for a tornado event having possible limited impacts across
parts of South Texas. Potential impacts include:
    - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution
      of emergency plans during tropical events.
    - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power
      and communications disruptions.
    - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys
      toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned,
      large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees
      knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats
      pulled from moorings.

Elsewhere across South Texas, little to no impact is anticipated.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to check your emergency plan and emergency supplies
kit and take necessary actions to protect your family and secure your
home or business.

When making safety and preparedness decisions, do not focus on the
exact forecast track since hazards such as flooding rain, damaging
wind gusts, storm surge, and tornadoes extend well away from the
center of the storm.

If in a place that is vulnerable to high wind, such as near large
trees, a manufactured home, upper floors of a high-rise building, or
on a boat, plan to move to safe shelter.

If you live in a place particularly vulnerable to flooding, such as
near the ocean or a large inland lake, in a low-lying or poor
drainage area, in a valley, or near an already swollen river, plan to
move to safe shelter on higher ground.

Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with orders that
are issued. Do not needlessly jeopardize your life or the lives of
others.

When securing your property, outside preparations should be concluded
as soon as possible before conditions deteriorate. The onset of
strong gusty winds or flooding can cause certain preparedness
activities to become unsafe.

Check on those who may not be fully aware of the situation or who are
unable to make personal preparations.

If you are a visitor, know the name of the county in which
you are located and where it is relative to current watches and
warnings. If staying at a hotel, ask the management staff about their
onsite disaster plan. Listen for evacuation orders, especially
pertaining to area visitors.

Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather Radio and local news
outlets for official storm information. Listen for possible changes
to the forecast.

There is a threat from tornadoes with this storm. Have multiple ways
to receive Tornado Warnings. Be ready to shelter quickly.

* 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 AM CDT, or sooner if
conditions warrant.

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