Local Statement for Eight (Corpus Christi, TX)

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Tropical Depression Eight Local Statement Advisory Number 1
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX  AL082020
1013 PM CDT Wed Jul 22 2020

This product covers South Texas

 **TROPICAL DEPRESSION 8 FORMS IN THE CENTRAL GULF OF MEXICO** 

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Aransas Islands, 
      Bee, Calhoun Islands, Coastal Aransas, Coastal Calhoun, Coastal 
      Kleberg, Coastal Nueces, Coastal Refugio, Coastal San Patricio, 
      Goliad, Inland Calhoun, Inland Kleberg, Inland Nueces, Inland 
      Refugio, Inland San Patricio, Kleberg Islands, Nueces Islands, 
      and Victoria

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

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 560 miles east-southeast of Port Aransas TX or about 530 
      miles east-southeast of Port Oconnor TX
    - 25.9N 88.2W
    - Storm Intensity 30 mph
    - Movement West-northwest or 285 degrees at 6 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Depression Eight has developed in the central Gulf of
Mexico as convection increased this evening. The system will move
westward toward the Texas coast over the next couple of days. Tropical
Storm Watch have been posted for the middle Texas coast as a tropical
storm is possible before the system moves inland this weekend. At this
time, the primary impact to South Texas is expected to be a heavy rain
threat. Rainfall potential of 2 to 4 inches area wide is expected with
locally higher amounts in excess of 6 inches possible. The heaviest
rain will occur from Friday afternoon through Sunday. Tropical
depression to tropical storm force winds will be possible beginning
Saturday and Saturday night. Minor coastal flooding will be possible
with 1 to 2 feet of inundation along the coast and bays. 

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Prepare for locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible 
limited impacts across all of South Texas. Potential 
impacts include:
    - Localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations.
    - Rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter currents. 
      Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, and ditches may become 
      swollen and overflow in spots.
    - Flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in usually 
      vulnerable spots. A few places where rapid ponding of water 
      occurs at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage 
      areas. Several storm drains and retention ponds become 
      near-full and begin to overflow. Some brief road and bridge 
      closures. 


* WIND:
Prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across the 
northern Coastal Bend and Victoria Crossroads. 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 the immediate 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.

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

When making safety and preparedness decisions, do not focus on the 
exact forecast track since hazards such as flooding rain, damaging 
wind gusts, storm surge, and tornadoes extend well away from the 
center of the storm. 

Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with orders that 
are issued. Do not needlessly jeopardize your life or the lives of 
others.

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


* 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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