Urgent - immediate broadcast requested
Hurricane dolly local statement
National weather service corpus christi tx
801 pm central daylight time tue jul 22 2008
, dolly continues to move northwest toward the texas and mexican
Border,
Bays and waterways from baffin bay to port aransas-
Coastal waters baffin bay to port aransas out 20 nm-
Waters baffin bay to port aransas 20 to 60 nm-
801 pm central daylight time tue jul 22 2008
, hurricane warning remains in effect,
, new information,
The center of hurricane dolly is now located about 220 miles
Southeast of corpus christi texas. The center of dolly is on a
Track to make landfall either along the coast of extreme
Northeastern mexico or along the southernmost texas coast late
Wednesday morning.
, areas affected,
This statement recommends action to be taken by those with
Interests in the middle texas coastal waters from baffin bay to
Corpus christi.
, watches/warnings,
A hurricane warning remains in effect for the middle texas
Coastal waters from baffin bay to corpus christi until further
Notice.
, storm information,
At 700 pm central daylight time , the center of tropical storm dolly was
located
Near latitude 24.9 north, longitude 95.7 west or about 220 miles
Southeast of corpus christi texas. Movement is to the northwest
Near 11 mph. Maximum sustained winds are 75 mph. Minimum central
Pressure is 982 mb.
, precautionary/preparedness actions,
Mariners should be rushing their preparations for dolly to
Completion. Small craft are advised to remain in port.
, winds,
Tropical storms force winds are expected by late this evening.
Hurricane force winds are possible by early wednesday morning.
, probability of hurricane/tropical storm conditions,
The probability for tropical storm force winds over the middle
Texas coastal waters from baffin bay to port aransas is near 75
Percent. The probability for hurricane force winds over the
Middle texas coastal waters from baffin bay to port aransas is
Near 10 percent.
, tornadoes,
As the outer rain bands from dolly approach the western gulf
Coast late this evening and wednesday morning, the potential for
Waterspouts will increase significantly.
, next update,
The next statement will be issued around 11 pm central daylight time .
$$
Kleberg-nueces-
801 pm central daylight time tue jul 22 2008
, hurricane warning remains in effect,
, new information,
The center of hurricane dolly is now located about 220 miles
Southeast of corpus christi texas. The center of dolly is on a
Track to make landfall either along the coast of extreme
Northeastern mexico or along the southernmost texas coast late
Wednesday morning.
, areas affected,
This statement recommends action to be taken by residents in
Nueces and kleberg counties.
, watches/warnings,
A hurricane warning remains in effect for kleberg and nueces
Counties until further notice.
, storm information,
At 700 pm central daylight time , the center of tropical storm dolly was
located
Near latitude 24.9 north, longitude 95.7 west or about 220 miles
Southeast of corpus christi texas. Movement is to the northwest
Near 11 mph. Maximum sustained winds are 75 mph. Minimum central
Pressure is 982 mb.
, precautionary/preparedness actions,
Residents should be rushing preparations for dolly to completion.
Make sure to double check items in your emergency supply kit
Including having enough food and water for three or more days.
Make sure your vehicle has a full tank of gas. Secure mobile home
Tie downs. Store lawn furniture and other loose light weight
Objects such as garbage cans and garden tools. Make sure you have
Plenty of cash in case power goes out and atms do not work.
In a category 1 hurricane, unsecured light to moderate weight
Outdoor items will become projectiles, causing additional damage
And perhaps injury. Many areas will have power outages, hundreds
Of wires will fall, transformers will pop, and some power poles
Will be pulled down. Rotting large trees will be uprooted.
Numerous large branches of healthy trees will snap.
Finally, make sure to follow instructions issued by local
Officials.
, storm surge and storm tide,
Swells from dolly will begin to affect middle texas coast beaches
This evening. This will cause flooding of area beaches especially
During peak high tide. In addition, dangerous rip currents can
Be expected. Beach access roads in nueces county will be closed
To vehicles beginning at 6 pm this evening.
Water levels 2 to 3 feet above normal can be expected tonight and
On wednesday along north padre and mustang islands. High tides at
Port aransas are expected at 746 am wednesday morning and at 842
Pm wednesday night.
, winds,
Tropical storm force winds are expected across nueces and kleberg
Counties late tonight through wednesday evening. Hurricane force
Wind gusts are still remotely possible wednesday morning.
, probability of hurricane/tropical storm conditions,
The probability for tropical storm force winds over kleberg and
Nueces counties is around 70 percent. The probability for
Hurricane force winds over kleberg and nueces counties is less
Than 10 percent.
, inland flooding,
Locally heavy rainfall is expected tonight and will continue
Through thursday, as showers, squalls and rain bands from dolly
Move inland. Flooding will be possible, especially wednesday
Through thursday as excessive rainfall continues over south texas
And soils become saturated. Rainfall amounts averaging between 4
And 6 inches are expected over the next few days across nueces
And kleberg counties, with locally higher amounts.
, tornadoes,
The potential for isolated tornadoes will increase significantly
After midnight tonight and continue through wednesday afternoon
As the outer rain bands from dolly move inland.
, next update,
The next statement will be issued around 11 pm central daylight time .
Urgent - immediate broadcast requested
Hurricane dolly intermediate local statement
National weather service houston/galveston tx
743 pm central daylight time tue jul 22 2008
, dolly continues northwestward,
.at 700 pm central daylight time the center of hurricane dolly was located
Near latitude 24.9 north, longitude 95.7 west or about
270 miles south of palacios texas.
Dolly is moving toward the northwest near 11 mph and this
Motion is expected to continue until landfall of the center
Of dolly along the coast of northeastern mexico or extreme
Southern texas near midday wednesday.
Maximum sustained winds are near 75 mph with higher gusts.
Dolly is a category one hurricane on the saffir-simpson
Scale. Some additional strengthening is forecast before
Landfall.
Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 15 miles from
The center, and tropical storm force winds extend outward
Up to 160 miles. Tropical storm force winds should begin
To reach the coasts of northeastern mexico and southern
Texas later tonight.
The minimum central pressure just reported by an air force
Reserve unit reconnaissance aircraft was 982 mb.
Dolly is expected to produce total rain accumulations of 6
To 10 inches, with isolated amounts of 15 inches, over
Much of southern texas and northeastern mexico over the
Next few days.
Coastal storm surge flooding of 4 to 6 feet above normal
Tide levels, along with large and dangerous battering
Waves, can be expected near and to the north of where the
Center makes landfall.
A few tornadoes are possible overnight across the lower
And middle texas coasts.
Matagorda bay-
Waters from freeport to the matagorda ship channel 20 nm to 60 nm-
Waters from freeport to the matagorda ship channel out 20 nm-
743 pm central daylight time tue jul 22 2008
, tropical storm warning remains in effect,
, new information,
Higher expected coastal tide levels along the upper texas coast.
, areas affected,
This statement recommends actions to be taken by persons in the
Following counties or marine areas:
Matagorda bay, waters from freeport to the matagorda ship
Channel 20 nm to 60 nm, waters from freeport to the matagorda
Ship channel out 20 nm.
, watches/warnings,
The following watches and warnings are currently in effect for
This area:
Tropical storm warning.
, precautionary/preparedness actions,
Mariners should remain in port and monitor the weather situation.
Although tropical storm force winds are not forecast to affect
Our local bay and gulf waters due to current track forecast of
Dolly, be aware that if dolly takes a more northerly track over
The next 24 hours then there will be a higher probability of
Experiencing tropical storm force winds.
, storm surge and storm tide,
Easterly winds will increase this evening and become
Southeasterly wednesday. As the easterly winds increase in
Strength, tides levels will rise slowly. Tide levels may
Approach 4 to 4.5 feet by high tide on wednesday morning. The
Tide levels will be highly dependent on the track of dolly so
Please monitor this storm closely for any changes to intensity
Or direction.
Expected tide levels for the following locations.
Freeport,
Tue 6:35 pm. 3.6 feet.
Wed 7:44 am. 4.0 to 4.5 feet.
Wed 8:30 pm. 3.5 feet.
Port o connor,
Tue 6:07 pm. 2.5 feet.
Wed 10:13 am. 4.5 feet.
Wed 9:48 pm. 3.1 feet.
Note: tide levels are referenced from mean lower low water
, winds,
Over the coastal waters tropical storm force winds will be
Possible if the storm grows much larger or veers north from its
Current track. Later this afternoon, winds should strengthen to
20 to 30 knots with gusts to 40 knots and seas will build to 13
To 16 feet offshore and 7 to 10 feet nearshore through wednesday
Morning.
, next update,
This statement will be updated around 11 pm central daylight time .
$$
Brazoria-jackson-matagorda-
743 pm central daylight time tue jul 22 2008
, tropical storm warning remains in effect,
, new information,
Higher expected coastal tide levels along the upper texas coast.
, areas affected,
This statement recommends actions to be taken by persons in the
Following counties or marine areas:
Brazoria, jackson, matagorda.
, watches/warnings,
The following watches and warnings are currently in effect for
This area:
Tropical storm warning.
, precautionary/preparedness actions,
Residents should move unfastened items, such as garbage cans
And deck furniture, indoors or secure them. Although tropical
Storm force winds are not forecast to affect our local area due
To current forecast track of dolly, be aware that if dolly takes
A more northerly track over the next 24 hours then there will be
A higher probability of experiencing tropical storm force winds.
Persons near the beach should protect their boats and docks in
Anticipation of the higher tide levels.
, storm surge and storm tide,
Easterly winds will increase this evening and then become
Southeasterly wednesday. As the easterly winds increase in
Strength, tides levels will rise slowly. Tide levels may
Approach 4 to 5 feet by high tide on wednesday morning. Tide
Levels will be highly dependent on the track of dolly so please
Monitor this storm closely for any changes to intensity or
Direction.
As large swells move into the region expect widespread beach
Flooding erosion of dunes.
In addition with the elevated tide levels and large swells will
Come a moderate risk of strong rip currents and higher surf
Conditions. Swimming from the beaches in the gulf facing waters
Should be avoided. Please do not endanger yourself or others that
May need to rescue you should you flounder.
Expected tide levels for the following locations.
San luis pass,
Tue 7:10 pm. 2.8 feet.
Wed 8:19 am. 4.5 feet.
Wed 9:05 pm. 3.3 feet.
Freeport,
Tue 6:35 pm. 3.6 feet.
Wed 7:44 am. 4.5 feet.
Wed 8:30 pm. 3.5 feet.
Port o connor,
Tue 6:07 pm. 2.9 feet.
Wed 10:13 am. 4.5 to 5 feet.
Wed 9:48 pm. 3.1 feet.
, winds,
As the storm approaches, easterly winds will continue at 15 to
25 mph with higher gusts inland and around 25 mph with higher
Gusts along the coast and barrier islands.
, next update,
This statement will be updated around 11 pm central daylight time .
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