As Tropical Storm Beryl approaches the Texas coast, several counties have issued evacuation orders and residents are preparing for its impact. Here's a summary of the latest developments:
Evacuation Orders and Preparations:
Brazoria County: A mandatory evacuation was issued for Quintana, while a voluntary evacuation was ordered for low-lying areas south of the Intracoastal Canal.
Matagorda County: Voluntary evacuations were issued for coastal communities and areas west of 103 Street in Galveston that are not protected by the seawall.
Galveston Island: Residents may not be able to leave safely due to storm surge that could block roads later.
Forecast:
Hurricane Warning: From Port Aransas northward to San Luis Pass, Texas. Hurricane conditions (winds 75 mph) are expected somewhere in this area by early Monday.
Storm Surge Warning: From Port Aransas to Sabine Pass, including Matagorda Bay and Galveston Bay. Life-threatening storm surge flooding is expected in this area.
Tropical Storm Warning: From Port Aransas to Port Mansfield and from San Luis Pass to Sabin Pass, Texas. Tropical storm conditions (winds 40 mph) are expected in these locations.
Hurricane Watch: From San Luis Pass to Port Bolivar. Hurricane conditions (winds 75 mph) are possible by Monday morning in this area.
Beryl is expected to become a hurricane before landfall and rapid intensification is possible ahead of its landfall early Monday. High tides could prevent residents from leaving their homes for several hours and affect access to emergency services. The storm surge, flooding rain, high winds, and tornadoes are all threats.
Residents along the Texas coast are encouraged to prepare for a flooding event by making sure they can take care of themselves, their children, and their pets if they're stuck at home. Officials urge everyone to be prepared for potential power outages and road closures.
Hurricane Beryl is strengthening and is forecast to be a hurricane at Texas landfall on Monday morning.
Beryl is expected to become a hurricane before landfall and rapid intensification is possible ahead of its landfall early Monday.
Current status: Beryl is centered about 120 miles east of Corpus Christi, Texas, and is moving toward the northwest.
Hurricane Warning: From Port Aransas northward to San Luis Pass, Texas. Hurricane conditions (winds 75 mph) are expected somewhere in this area by early Monday.
Storm Surge Warning: From Port Aransas to Sabine Pass, including Matagorda Bay and Galveston Bay. Life-threatening storm surge flooding is expected in this area.
Tropical Storm Warning: From Port Aranas to Port Mansfield and from San Luis Pass to Sabin Pass, Texas. Tropical storm conditions (winds 40 mph) are expected in these locations.
Hurricane Watch: From San Luis Pass to Port Bolivar. Hurricane conditions (winds 75 mph) are possible by Monday morning in this area.
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Hurricane Beryl is forecast to be a hurricane at Texas landfall on Monday morning.
Tropical storm force winds have already reached the Texas coast.
Several counties in southeast Texas have issued evacuation orders on Sunday, ahead of Beryl’s expected arrival on Monday.
Brazoria County has issued a mandatory evacuation for the town of Quintana and a voluntary evacuation for low-lying areas south of the Intracoastal Canal.
Evacuation orders are also voluntary for coastal communities in Matagorda County and areas west of 103 Street in Galveston that are not protected by the seawall.
High tides could prevent La Marque residents from leaving their homes for several hours and affect access to emergency services.
Peak tides are expected early Monday morning around sunrise in the area.
