Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Brownsville, TX
Issued by NWS Brownsville, TX
140 WGUS84 KBRO 010224 FLSBRO 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 $$ Tomaselli