Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 19 at 4:25PM CDT until September 19 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2024 - 2:25pm
Expires:
September 19, 2024 - 4:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of Deep South Texas, including the following
counties, Cameron and Willacy.
* WHEN...Until 630 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 424 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...
Harlingen, Santa Rosa, Rio Hondo, Sebastian, Primera, Combes,
Dishman Elementary School, Combes Community Center, Marine
Military Academy, Valley International Airport, Texas State
Technical College Harlingen, Harlingen Arts And Heritage
Museum, Wilson Elementary School, Santa Monica, Doctor
Hesiquio Rodriguez Elementary School, Yznaga, Rio Hondo City
Hall, Rio Hondo Elementary School, Tierra Bonita and Rio
Hondo Junior High School.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Cameron, TX; Willacy, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Brownsville TX