[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Tropical Depression Nine Local Statement Advisory Number 2
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX  AL092023
356 PM CDT Mon Aug 21 2023

This product covers South Texas

**TROPICAL DEPRESSION FORECAST TO STRENGTHEN BEFORE IT REACHES SOUTH
TEXAS TUESDAY MORNING**

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, Bee,
      Calhoun Islands, Coastal Aransas, Coastal Calhoun, Coastal
      Kleberg, Coastal Nueces, Coastal Refugio, Coastal San Patricio,
      Inland Calhoun, Inland Kleberg, Inland Nueces, Inland Refugio,
      Inland San Patricio, Jim Wells, Kleberg Islands, Live Oak, and
      Nueces Islands

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 400 miles east-southeast of Corpus Christi TX
    - 25.2N 91.6W
    - Storm Intensity 35 mph
    - Movement West or 275 degrees at 18 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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The area of low pressure over the central Gulf of Mexico has
strengthened to Tropical Depression Nine. Tropical Depression Nine is
expected to become a tropical storm before making landfall on the
south Texas coast south of Baffin Bay Tuesday morning. Rain bands and
tropical storm force wind gusts are expected to reach the Middle Texas
coastal waters this evening and the coastal region of the Middle Texas
coast during the overnight hours tonight. Moderate coastal flooding is
expected Tuesday over the Middle Texas coast along with a high risk of
rip currents. Isolated tornadoes could occur within the rain bands
moving across south Texas from early Tuesday morning into the
afternoon hours.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Prepare for dangerous rainfall flooding having possible significant
impacts across southern Brush Country and southern Coastal Bend. Potential
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, 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.

Prepare for locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible
limited impacts across northern portions of the Brush Country and the
Coastal Bend.

* TORNADOES:
Prepare for a tornado event having possible limited impacts across
South Texas. 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.

* WIND:
Prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across for
the Middle Texas coast and portions of the inland Coastal Bend.
Potential impacts in this area 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.

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

* SURGE:
Prepare for locally hazardous surge having possible limited impacts
across Middle Texas 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:

Now is the time to check your emergency plan and emergency supplies
kit and take necessary actions to protect your family and secure your
home or business.

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, plan to move to safe shelter.

If you live in a place particularly vulnerable to flooding, such as
near the ocean or a large inland lake, in a low-lying or poor
drainage area, in a valley, or near an already swollen river, plan to
move to safe shelter on higher ground.

Check on those who may not be fully aware of the situation or who are
unable to make personal preparations.

Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather Radio and local news outlets
for official storm information. Listen for possible changes to the
forecast.

There is a threat from tornadoes with this storm. Have multiple ways
to receive Tornado Warnings. Be ready to shelter quickly.

* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on Texas evacuation routes, see
txdot.gov/driver/weather/hurricane.html
- For information on creating emergency kits, see texasready.gov
- For state assistance in an emergency event,
tdem.texas.gov/response/state-of-texas-emergency-assistance-registry
- For information on registering for emergency notifications in your
area visit the websites below...
- Corpus Christi and Nueces County: cctexas.com/reversealert
- San Patricio, Aransas, and Refugio County: coastalplainlepc.org
- Victoria County: vctx.org/page/oem.home
- Calhoun County: www.calhouncotx.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 PM CDT, or sooner if
conditions warrant.

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