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Tropical Storm Beta Local Statement Advisory Number 19
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX  AL222020
409 AM CDT Tue Sep 22 2020

This product covers South Texas

**TROPICAL STORM BETA CONTINUES TO SPIN OVER THE TEXAS 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 Islands,
      Calhoun Islands, Coastal Aransas, Coastal Calhoun, Coastal
      Refugio, Goliad, Inland Calhoun, Inland Refugio, and Victoria

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 70 miles north-northeast of Port Aransas TX or about 30
      miles northwest of Port Oconnor TX
    - 28.8N 96.7W
    - Storm Intensity 40 mph
    - Movement Northwest or 315 degrees at 3 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Beta made landfall Monday evening just east of Port
O'Connor. Bands of showers and thunderstorms continue to move inland
over South Texas with tropical storm force wind gusts and areas of
heavy rain. Tropical storm force winds and gusts will continue this
morning for the middle Texas coast and Victoria Crossroads.

Heavy rainfall and significant coastal flooding are occurring, with
flash flood warnings for portions of Victoria county. Rainfall totals
of 3-6" are possible with some locally higher amounts. Farther south,
rainfall totals of an inch or less are expected. Coastal flood
warnings remain in effect, with 1 to 3 feet of inundation expected.

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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* FLOODING RAIN:
Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across
the middle Texas coast and Victoria Crossroads. Remain well guarded
against dangerous flood waters having possibly 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,
      arroyos, 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.

* SURGE:
Potential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding along
the immediate coast. Remain well away from locally hazardous
surge having additional impacts. If realized, these impacts 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.

* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
the middle and upper Texas coast. Remain well sheltered from hazardous
wind having possible 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:

If you are in an area prone to flooding, be prepared for the
possibility of a quick and dramatic rise in water levels.

* 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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