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Tropical Storm Beta Local Statement Advisory Number 14
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX  AL222020
957 PM CDT Sun Sep 20 2020

This product covers South Texas

**TROPICAL STORM BETA CONTINUES TO CHURN UP THE NORTHWEST GULF**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

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

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 160 miles east of Port Aransas TX or about 130 miles
      east-southeast of Port Oconnor TX
    - 27.6N 94.5W
    - Storm Intensity 60 mph
    - Movement West-northwest or 290 degrees at 6 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Beta continues to slowly move to the west-northwest
toward the middle and upper Texas coast. Beta is expected to turn more
westerly as it approaches the Texas coast before turning to the north.
Tropical storm force winds are expected across the Northern Coastal
Bend and Victoria Crossroads. We could begin to start seeing the
stronger winds enter our area tonight into Monday morning but could
arrive as early as later this evening.

The threat for heavy rainfall and significant coastal flooding
continues along the northern portions of the Middle Texas coast. A
Flash Flood Watch is currently in effect across the Victoria
Crossroads and Northern Coastal Bend as 5-8" of rain is expected with
isolated higher amounts possible. This heavy rainfall may also lead to
sharp rises along the area rivers across the region. Water levels
continue to rise along the Middle Texas coast. Dangerous storm surge
is expected north of Port Aransas with 2-4 feet of inundation
possible. To the south of Port Aransas, a Coastal Flood Warning is in
effect with 1-3 feet of inundation expected. Significant dune erosion
is possible into early next week.

Local authorities have issued voluntary evacuations orders for low-
lying areas across Calhoun county, including Indianola, Magnolia Beach
and Port O'Connor.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* SURGE:
Protect against locally hazardous surge having possible limited
impacts along the immediate coast. Potential impacts in
this area include:
    - Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along
      immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas
      farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore.
    - Sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become overspread
      with surge water. Driving conditions dangerous in places where
      surge water covers the road.
    - Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainly
      in usually vulnerable locations. Strong rip currents.
    - Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks,
      and piers. A few small craft broken away from moorings.

Numerous reports of coastal flooding have already been received.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible
extensive impacts across the middle and upper Texas coast. Potential
impacts include:
    - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues.
    - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in
      multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, and
      ditches may become dangerous rivers. Flood control systems and
      barriers may become stressed.
    - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple
      communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed
      away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes.
      Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with
      underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous.
      Many road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out.

* WIND:
Protect against dangerous wind having possible significant impacts
across south and southeast Texas. Potential impacts in this area
include:
    - Some damage to roofing and siding materials, along with damage
      to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A few buildings
      experiencing window, door, and garage door failures. Mobile
      homes damaged, especially if unanchored. Unsecured lightweight
      objects become dangerous projectiles.
    - Several large trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater
      numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Several
      fences and roadway signs blown over.
    - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban
      or heavily wooded places. A few bridges, causeways, and access
      routes impassable.
    - Scattered power and communications outages, but more prevalent
      in areas with above ground lines.

* TORNADOES:
Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time across South Texas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:

If you are relocating to safe shelter, leave as early as possible.
Allow extra time to reach your destination. Many roads and bridges
will be closed once strong winds arrive. Check the latest weather
forecast before departing and drive with caution.

It is important to remain calm, informed, and focused during an
emergency. Be patient and helpful with those you encounter.

If you are a visitor, be sure to know the name of the city or town in
which you are staying and the name of the county or parish in which
it resides. Listen for these locations in local news updates. Pay
attention for instructions from local authorities.

Storm surge is the leading killer associated with tropical storms and
hurricanes! Make sure you are in a safe area away from the surge
zone. Even if you are not in a surge-prone area, you could find
yourself cutoff by flood waters during and after the storm. Heed
evacuation orders issued by the local authorities.

Rapidly rising flood waters are deadly. If you are in a flood-prone
area, consider moving to higher ground. Never drive through a flooded
roadway. Remember, turn around don't drown!

If a Tornado Warning is issued for your area, be ready to shelter
quickly, preferably away from windows and in an interior room not
prone to flooding. If driving, scan the roadside for quick shelter
options.

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, consider moving to a safer shelter before the onset of
strong winds or flooding.

Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets
for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes
to the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather
warnings.

* 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 4 AM CDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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