Avisos

Flood Watch issued May 16 at 12:38PM CDT until May 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to bepossible.* WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the followingareas, Austin, Brazos, Burleson, Coastal Harris, Grimes, Houston,Inland Harris, Madison, Montgomery, Northern Liberty, Polk, SanJacinto, Southern Liberty, Trinity, Walker, Waller and Washington.* WHEN...Through Friday morning.* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- Widespread thunderstorms will develop across the area thisafternoon and evening, with the presence of a warm frontalboundary and abundant moisture providing favorable conditionsfor heavy rainfall. The flood threat will be furtherexacerbated by well-saturated soils still present acrossportions of the region due to significant antecedentrainfall. In general, 3-6" of new rainfall can be expectedfor areas north of the I-10 corridor through this evening.Isolated locally higher totals are possible as well. This mayresult in street flooding, as well as rises along area riversand creeks.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodYou should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible FloodWarnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be preparedto take action should flooding develop.

National Weather Service

Flood Advisory issued May 16 at 6:40PM CDT until May 16 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.* WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the followingcounties, Harris, Liberty and Montgomery.* WHEN...Until 845 PM CDT.* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 639 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due tothunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to beginshortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rainhave fallen.- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expectedover the area. This additional rain will result in minorflooding.- Some locations that will experience flooding include...Northwestern Pasadena, South Houston, Bellaire, Humble, WestUniversity Place, Galena Park, Jacinto City, Jersey Village,Hunters Creek Village, Bunker Hill Village, Piney PointVillage, Aldine, Greater Greenspoint, Northside / Northline,Near Northside Houston, Greater Heights, Greater Fifth Ward,Spring, Downtown Houston and Memorial Park.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodTurn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or lawenforcement and request they pass this information to the NationalWeather Service when you can do so safely.

National Weather Service