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Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued May 5 at 1:05PM CDT until May 5 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TXThe National Weather Service has issued Severe Thunderstorm Watch186 in effect until 7 PM CDT this evening for the following areasIn Texas this watch includes 3 countiesIn south central TexasJacksonIn southeast TexasColorado WhartonThis includes the cities of Columbus, Eagle Lake, Edna, El Campo,Ganado, Weimar, and Wharton.

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Flood Watch issued May 5 at 4:07AM CDT until May 5 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TXA new round of heavy rainfall is moving into the area from thenorthwest very early this morning, and will continue to make its wayacross Southeast Texas today. An additional 1 to 3 inches ofrainfall is expected across broad areas, with isolated higheramounts of 4 to 8 inches possible within the watch area. This maylead to flash flooding, especially in vulnerable areas, andexacerbate already swollen rivers and streams around the area.* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to bepossible.* WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the followingareas, Austin, Brazos, Burleson, Chambers, Coastal Harris,Colorado, Grimes, Houston, Inland Harris, Madison, Montgomery,Northern Liberty, Polk, San Jacinto, Southern Liberty, Trinity,Walker, Waller and Washington.* WHEN...Through this evening.* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-watercrossings may be flooded. Extensive street flooding and floodingof creeks and rivers are possible. Area creeks and streams arerunning high and could flood with more heavy rain.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- A new round of heavy rainfall is moving into the area fromthe northwest very early this morning, and will continue tomake its way across Southeast Texas today. Because ofmultiple rounds of heavy rain over the past week, floodingmay be seen earlier than would be expected under typicalconditions. Rainfall today will continue to exacerbateexisting river flooding.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodYou should monitor forecasts and be alert for possible FloodWarnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be preparedto take action should flooding develop.

National Weather Service

Flood Advisory issued May 5 at 1:25PM CDT until May 5 at 4:30PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.* WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the followingcounties, Austin and Colorado.* WHEN...Until 430 PM CDT.* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Ponding of waterin urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 125 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due tothunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to beginshortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rainhave fallen.- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expectedover the area. This additional rain will result in minorflooding.- Some locations that will experience flooding include...Sealy, Columbus, Eagle Lake, Weimar, Frelsburg and CatSpring.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodTurn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or lawenforcement and request they pass this information to the NationalWeather Service when you can do so safely.

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