Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 15 at 4:51PM CDT until September 15 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 15, 2024 - 2:51pm
Expires:
September 15, 2024 - 6:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of Deep South Texas, including the following
county, Cameron.
* WHEN...Until 800 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 451 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1 inch of rain has
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Los Fresnos, Rancho Viejo, Los Indios, Cameron Park, Olmito,
Port Of Brownsville, Downtown Brownsville, Southmost, La
Paloma, Brownsville, Lincoln Park, Vela Middle School,
Gallegos Elementary School, Rancho Verde Elementary School,
Brownsville Event Center, Brownsville Golf Center, Valley
Regional Medical Center, Northside Transfer Station, Driscoll
Childrens Hospital and Sunrise Mall.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Cameron, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Brownsville TX