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Hurricane Nicholas Local Statement Intermediate Advisory Number 8A
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX  AL142021
137 AM CDT Tue Sep 14 2021

This product covers South Texas

**NICHOLAS STRENGTHENS TO A HURRICANE AS IT APPROACHES THE UPPER
TEXAS COAST**


NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Storm Surge Warning has been cancelled for Aransas Islands,
      Calhoun Islands, Coastal Aransas, Coastal Calhoun, Coastal
      Refugio, and Inland Calhoun. Flash Flood Watch for Aransas,
      Calhoun, Refugio, and Victoria Counties has been canceled.

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Aransas Islands,
      Calhoun Islands, Coastal Aransas, Coastal Calhoun, Coastal
      Refugio, Inland Calhoun, Inland Refugio, and Victoria

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 50 miles east-northeast of Port Oconnor TX
    - 28.8N 95.7W
    - Storm Intensity 75 mph
    - Movement North-northeast or 25 degrees at 10 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Nicholas has been upgraded to a hurricane due to observations
measuring sustained hurricane winds. Nicholas continues to shift
further northeast and made landfall about 10 miles west-southwest
of Sargent. Rain bands have become more focused to the upper right
quadrant of the storm, and has not wrapped around to the left
quadrants.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
portions northeast of Mesquite Bay. Remain well sheltered from
hazardous wind having additional limited impacts. If realized, these
impacts 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.

Potential impacts from the main wind event are also now unfolding
across coastal areas north of Port Aransas.

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

* SURGE:
Potential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding across
locations north of Port Aransas. Remain well away from life-
threatening surge having additional significant impacts. If realized,
these impacts 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.

Potential impacts from the main surge event are also now unfolding
across coastal areas north of Port Aransas. Remain well away from
locally hazardous surge having additional limited impacts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Listen to local officials for recommended preparedness actions,
including possible evacuation. If ordered to evacuate, do so
immediately.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Do not be a thrill seeker or risk your life for senseless photos or
videos.

If you are prone to flooding or in an area under a storm surge watch
or warning, 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 4 AM CDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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