A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for the Texas coast from Port O’Connor southward to the mouth of the Rio Grande. The government of Mexico has also issued a Tropical Storm Watch for the northeastern coast of Mexico south of the mouth of the Rio Grande to Boca de Catan.
Key Points:
Watch Areas:
Texas coast from Port O’Connor to the mouth of the Rio Grande
Northeastern coast of Mexico from the mouth of the Rio Grande to Boca de Catan
Potential Conditions: Tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours.
Instructions: Monitor updates from local National Weather Service offices or national meteorological services for your area. Additional watches and warnings may be required tonight and on Tuesday.
A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for:
The Texas coast from Port O’Connor southward to the mouth of the Rio Grande
The northeastern coast of Mexico south of the mouth of the Rio Grande to Boca de Catan
Location: As of 4:00 PM CDT, the disturbance is centered near latitude 20.3 North, longitude 93.2 West.
Movement: The system is moving north-northwest at 7 mph (11 km/h) and is expected to continue this motion through Tuesday. A turn toward the west-northwest is expected Tuesday night or Wednesday, likely approaching the western Gulf coast late Wednesday.
Wind: Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Some slow strengthening is possible, and the disturbance is forecast to become a tropical storm by Wednesday.
Formation chance through 48 hours: 70% (high)
Formation chance through 7 days: 70% (high)
Rainfall: Expected to produce 5 to 10 inches across northeast Mexico and South Texas, with up to 15 inches in some areas. This may cause flash and urban flooding, river flooding, and mudslides in higher terrain areas of northeast Mexico.
Storm Surge: Possible flooding from rising waters, with the following heights above ground:
Sargent, TX to Sabine Pass, TX: 2-4 ft
Galveston Bay: 2-4 ft
Mouth of the Rio Grande, TX to Sargent, TX: 1-3 ft
Sabine Pass, TX to Vermilion/Cameron Parish Line, LA: 1-3 ft
Wind: Tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area by Wednesday.
For rainfall and flash flood forecasts: National Weather Service Storm Total Rainfall Graphic
For storm surge risk areas: National Weather Service Peak Storm Surge Graphic
Next intermediate advisory: 7:00 PM CDT
Next complete advisory: 10:00 PM CDT
Stay informed and prepared. Monitor updates from the National Weather Service and local authorities.
$$Forecaster Beven
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