Waarschuwingen

Flood Watch issued May 3 at 8:31AM CDT until May 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to bepossible.* WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the followingareas, Brazos, Burleson, Coastal Harris, Grimes, Houston, InlandHarris, Madison, Montgomery, Northern Liberty, Polk, San Jacinto,Southern Liberty, Trinity, Walker, Waller and Washington.* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT 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.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- Model guidance suggests potential for heavier rains in thewatch area early today through this evening. Any furtherrainfall would at best slow the recession of existingfloodwaters, and at worst would aggravate this flooding.Saturated soils will result in a greater risk of flashflooding, even at rain rates that typically do not causeproblems in this area. 1-2 inches of new rainfall arepossible with isolated totals of up to 3-5 inches.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodYou should monitor later 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