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Tropical Storm Nicholas Local Statement Advisory Number 6
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX  AL142021
1022 AM CDT Mon Sep 13 2021

This product covers South Texas

**NICHOLAS ORGANIZING OFFSHORE OF THE LOWER TEXAS COAST**


NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled for Jim Wells and
      Live Oak
    - The Storm Surge Watch has been cancelled for Coastal Kleberg
      and Inland Kleberg

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

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 100 miles south of Port Aransas TX or about 140 miles
      south of Port Oconnor TX
    - 26.4N 96.8W
    - Storm Intensity 60 mph
    - Movement North or 5 degrees at 12 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Nicholas was slowly organizing this morning while
attempting to develop a defined center near the Lower Texas coastline.
Nicholas has also slowed its northward motion, but is still expected
to intensify today as it moves north, making landfall tonight along the
Middle or Upper Texas coast. Periods of heavy rainfall will continue
today and tonight with rainfall totals of 4 to 8 inches with isolated
10 inches possible, especially along the northern Coastal Bend. The
heavy rain threat should diminish late tonight into Tuesday morning.
Storm surge inundation of 2 to 4 feet remains possible as Nicholas
moves closer. A few tornadoes are also possible today, especially
across the immediate coastal locations north of Port Aransas. Nicholas
could still become a Hurricane shortly before making landfall tonight.
Therefore, a Hurricane Watch remains in effect north of Port Aransas.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Protect against dangerous wind having possible significant impacts
across the Coastal Plains, Coastal Bend, and Victoria Crossroads.
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.

Also, protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts
across the Brush Country.

* SURGE:
Protect against life-threatening surge having possible significant
impacts across the immediate coast where the surge will be
accompanied by large and dangerous waves. 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.

Also, protect against locally hazardous surge having possible limited
impacts across the bays and intracoastal waterways.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible
devastating impacts across the Coastal Bend and Victoria Crossroads.
Potential impacts include:
    - Extreme rainfall flooding may prompt numerous evacuations and
      rescues.
    - Rivers and tributaries may overwhelmingly overflow their banks
      in many places with deep moving water. Small streams, creeks,
      canals, and ditches may become raging rivers. Flood control
      systems and barriers may become stressed.
    - Flood waters can enter numerous structures within multiple
      communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed
      away. Numerous places where flood waters may cover escape
      routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of raging water
      with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become very
      dangerous. Numerous road and bridge closures with some weakened
      or washed out.

Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible
limited to extensive impacts across the Coastal Plains and Brush
Country.

* TORNADOES:
Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts
across the Coastal Bend and Victoria Crossroads. 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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* EVACUATIONS:
* Listen to local official for recommended preparedness actions,
including possible evacuation. If ordered to evacuate, do so
immediately.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
* Now is the time to complete all preparations to protect life and
property in accordance with your emergency plan. Ensure you are in a
safe location before the onset of strong winds or possible flooding.

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.

If heading to a community shelter, become familiar with the shelter
rules before arrival, especially if you have special needs or have
pets. Take essential items with you from your Emergency Supplies Kit.

Failure to adequately shelter may result in serious injury or loss of
life. Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with any
orders that are issued. Remember, during the storm 9 1 1 Emergency
Services may not be able to immediately respond if conditions are
unsafe. This should be a big factor in your decision making.

Keep cell phones well charged. Cell phone chargers for automobiles
can be helpful, but be aware of your risk for deadly carbon monoxide
poisoning if your car is left idling in a garage or other poorly
ventilated area.

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 PM CDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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