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Hurricane Nicholas Local Statement Advisory Number 8
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX  AL142021
1102 PM CDT Mon Sep 13 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 Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled for Bee, Coastal
      Kleberg, Coastal Nueces, Coastal San Patricio, Goliad, Inland
      Kleberg, Inland Nueces, Inland San Patricio, Kleberg Islands,
      and Nueces Islands
    - The Hurricane Watch has been cancelled for Aransas Islands,
      Calhoun Islands, Coastal Aransas, Coastal Calhoun, Coastal
      Refugio, Inland Calhoun, and Inland Refugio

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

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 90 miles east-northeast of Port Aransas TX or about 40
      miles east of Port Oconnor 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 has been upgraded to a hurricane due to observations
measuring sustained hurricane winds. Nicholas continues to shift
further east and is still centered offshore south and east of Matagorda
Bay. Rain bands associated with Nicholas have become more focused to
the upper right quadrant of the storm, and has not wrapped around to
the left quadrants. Landfall is expected in a few hours along the upper
Texas coast. Storm surge and wind are the most immediate threats with
2 to 4 feet of inundation north of Port Aransas and wind gusts up to 40
mph remain possible during the next few hours. Additional rainfall of
1 to 2 inches remain possible mainly for far eastern areas of South
Texas. Little to no impacts from tornadoes are expected at this time
across South Texas.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* 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.

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

* 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.


* FLOODING RAIN:
Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across
Calhoun County. Remain well guarded against dangerous flood waters
having additional limited 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, 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.



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 5 AM CDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

$$

BF
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