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2017 [KHGX] HOUSTON/GALVESTON Flash Flood (FF) Warning (W) Number 59

Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product

RADAR Composite at Issuance Time

Storm Based Warning History

903 
WGUS54 KHGX 270227
FFWHGX
TXC039-157-201-270515-
/O.NEW.KHGX.FF.W.0059.170827T0227Z-170827T0515Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
927 PM CDT SAT AUG 26 2017

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR West Central Harris, Eastern Fort Bend and 
Northern Brazoria counties...

The National Weather Service in League City has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  East central Fort Bend County in southeastern Texas...
  Northern Brazoria County in southeastern Texas...
  Central Harris County in southeastern Texas...

* Until 1215 AM CDT.

* At 921 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the 
  warned area. 4 to 8 inches of rain have fallen. Rainfall rates of 
  3 to 4 inches per hour are occuring with this very slow moving 
  line of storms. Flash flooding is already occurring. Water rescues 
  are ongoing. 

  This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for west central Harris county 
  eastern Fort Bend and northern Brazoria counties. This is a 
  PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW! 

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  Pearland, northeastern Missouri City, Stafford, Bellaire, West
  University Place, Jersey Village, northwestern Manvel, Hunters
  Creek Village, Bunker Hill Village, Piney Point Village, Midtown
  Houston, Downtown Houston, Greenway / Upper Kirby Area, Spring
  Branch North, Greater Heights, Fresno, Neartown / Montrose, Greater
  Eastwood, Near Northside Houston and Greater Hobby Area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now. This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as
well as other drainage areas and low lying spots.

&&

LAT...LON 2993 9544 2962 9525 2945 9537 2945 9543
      3007 9587 3008 9581 3006 9570

$$
Permalink to 201708270227-KHGX-WGUS54-FFWHGX
903 
WGUS54 KHGX 270227
FFWHGX
TXC039-157-201-270515-
/O.NEW.KHGX.FF.W.0059.170827T0227Z-170827T0515Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
927 PM CDT SAT AUG 26 2017

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR West Central Harris, Eastern Fort Bend and 
Northern Brazoria counties...

The National Weather Service in League City has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  East central Fort Bend County in southeastern Texas...
  Northern Brazoria County in southeastern Texas...
  Central Harris County in southeastern Texas...

* Until 1215 AM CDT.

* At 921 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the 
  warned area. 4 to 8 inches of rain have fallen. Rainfall rates of 
  3 to 4 inches per hour are occuring with this very slow moving 
  line of storms. Flash flooding is already occurring. Water rescues 
  are ongoing. 

  This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for west central Harris county 
  eastern Fort Bend and northern Brazoria counties. This is a 
  PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW! 

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  Pearland, northeastern Missouri City, Stafford, Bellaire, West
  University Place, Jersey Village, northwestern Manvel, Hunters
  Creek Village, Bunker Hill Village, Piney Point Village, Midtown
  Houston, Downtown Houston, Greenway / Upper Kirby Area, Spring
  Branch North, Greater Heights, Fresno, Neartown / Montrose, Greater
  Eastwood, Near Northside Houston and Greater Hobby Area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now. This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as
well as other drainage areas and low lying spots.

&&

LAT...LON 2993 9544 2962 9525 2945 9537 2945 9543
      3007 9587 3008 9581 3006 9570

$$

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