Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Brownsville, TX

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
924 PM CDT Thu Oct 31 2024

TXC427-010315-
/O.NEW.KBRO.FA.Y.0060.241101T0224Z-241101T0315Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Starr TX-
924 PM CDT Thu Oct 31 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of Deep South Texas, including the following
  county, Starr.

* WHEN...Until 1015 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is
  imminent.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 924 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
    have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Roma, Escobares, Roma High School, Roma Creek, Roma Public
    Library, Barrera Elementary School, Roma City Hall, Roma City
    Police Department, Roma Park, North Escobares, Fronton and
    Rio Grande City--roma.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

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

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 2640 9897 2640 9898 2639 9899 2639 9901
      2641 9902 2641 9904 2640 9905 2640 9906
      2640 9908 2641 9909 2643 9911 2644 9910
      2646 9910 2647 9909 2648 9909 2650 9910
      2645 9894


$$

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