[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Hurricane Nicholas Local Statement Advisory Number 8
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX  AL142021
1018 PM CDT Mon Sep 13 2021

This product covers South Central Texas

**NICHOLAS BECOMES A HURRICANE...WIND AND FLOODING RAIN IMPACTS
 EXPECTED TO REMAIN EAST OF AREA**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - All watches and warnings have been canceled

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 100 miles southeast of Hallettsville TX or about 100
      miles east-southeast of Cuero TX
    - 28.4N 95.8W
    - Storm Intensity 75 mph
    - Movement North-northeast or 25 degrees at 10 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Nicholas strengthened to a hurricane late this evening and was nearing
the upper Texas coast. The main wind and flooding rain impacts are
expected to remain east of the area as Nicholas continues to move to
the northeast. Therefore, the Tropical Storm Watch has been cancelled
for DeWitt, Fayette, and Lavaca counties. Some wind gusts around 30 to
35 mph are still possible overnight. Additional rainfall amounts across
these counties should remain less than 1/2 inch, and no significant
flooding is anticipated.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Across South Central Texas, little to no impact is anticipated.

* WIND:
Across South Central Texas, little to no impact is anticipated.

* TORNADOES:
No impacts are expected across South Central Texas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
No mandatory evacuations are in effect. Follow the instructions of
local officials.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
None.

* 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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As it pertains to this event...this will be the last local statement
issued by the National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio TX
regarding the effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area.

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