Local Statement for Corpus Christi, TX
ActuCyclone
14 septembre 2021
648 WTUS84 KCRP 140914 HLSCRP TXZ234-245>247-345>347-447-141615- Tropical Storm Nicholas Local Statement Advisory Number 9 National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX AL142021 414 AM CDT Tue Sep 14 2021 This product covers South Texas **NICHOLAS MADE LANDFALL OVER THE UPPER TEXAS COAST EARLY THIS MORNING** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - All watches and warnings have been canceled * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * STORM INFORMATION: - About 140 miles northeast of Port Aransas TX - 29.3N 95.6W - Storm Intensity 70 mph - Movement North-northeast or 25 degrees at 9 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Nicholas made landfall as a hurricane on the upper Texas coast near Sargent early this morning. Nicholas has weakened back to a tropical storm as it moved north-northeast toward Houston this morning. Heavy rain bands and strong winds have become more focused to northeast and east of the center of Tropical Storm Nicholas. Wind speeds have diminished significantly over south Texas and the Tropical Storm Warning has been canceled. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * SURGE: Tide levels will remain elevated across the Middle Texas coast through early this afternoon. A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for the Middle Texas coast from Baffin Bay to Port O'Connor until 3 PM for minor coastal flooding. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * EVACUATIONS: RECOVERY PHASE - Do not enter evacuated areas until officials have given the all clear to return. * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: When clearing out fallen trees, be careful with chainsaws and axes. Always wear protective gear and keep others at a safe distance. Leaning trees and those which have fallen on roofs or power lines can be especially dangerous. If you are not in good health or unsure about what you are doing, have someone with tree cutting experience do the job. Never cut trees without a partner. * ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION: - For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov - For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org - For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org NEXT UPDATE ----------- As it pertains to this event...this will be the last local statement issued by the National Weather Service in Corpus Christi TX regarding the effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area. $$ TMT