Tropical Storm #Debby is forecast to become a #hurricane as it approaches Florida's Big Bend Region. Hurricane & Storm Surge Warnings have been issued. Considerable flash flooding is likely for portions of the southeastern U.S. More: hurricanes.gov

Update on #debby and another tropical wave heading for the Caribbean Sea this week with some development potential #houwx #txwx #tropics youtu.be/qHXuexavtqA?si…

Today in 1983, Hurricane Alicia makes landfall about 25 miles southwest of Galveston. #houwx

Dangerous heat and humidity across the area on Tuesday. Maximum heat precautions must be taken if outside for an extended period of time. #houwx #txwx

The hottest days of the year will likely be today & tomorrow with high temperatures between 100-105°F and heat indices between 111-116°F. An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for most of the area. -Stay hydrated -Avoid strenuous outdoor activity -Look before you lock! #TXwx

115pm heat index at 115 at Galveston #houwx

Increasing chances for rain and “cooler” temperatures into much of next week as moisture increases and high pressure shifts northward #houwx #txwx

8pm EDT 26th August -- NHC is monitoring the central Tropical Atlantic where an area of low pressure could form over the next few days. This system has a low chance (20% 🟡) of TC formation over the next 7 days. Latest Outlook: nhc.noaa.gov/gtwo.php?basin…

11:50 pm Radar Update: Scattered thunderstorms are quickly developing and moving further inland. Expect strong gusts, brief heavy downpours & lightning with the strongest storms. If driving, slow down, increase following distance and turn on headlights.

Update on the tropics and local rain forecast into the weekend #houwx #txwx #tropics youtu.be/9U1ooPWLV3E?si…

WPC issues Day 1 Slight Risk Excessive Rainfall Outlook at Aug 30, 0:54z for HGX wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/qpf/excessive_…

Couple areas that will need to be watched in the ATL in the coming days. Feature heading toward the Caribbean has the most interest in the longer ranges. Keep an eye on things as we head toward the peak of the season. #houwx #txwx

Nothing overly concerning…but something to be aware of over the weekend. Most likely outcome is continued wet weather along the coast #houwx #txwx

Tropical update 8.31.24

Flash Flood Warning including Galveston County, TX until 12:00 PM CDT

10am Radar Update: A narrow band of heavy rainfall has remained nearly stationary over a portion of Galveston Island near Moody Gardens producing 2-4+ inches of rain. An additional 1-3” will be possible leading to localized flooding particularly in areas of poor drainage. #HOUwx

An update on the tropics and the Caribbean Sea tropical wave that may find more favorable conditions later this week. #houwx #txwx youtu.be/5a0IDUbpAVk?si…

Update on the broad trough axis over the NW Gulf and likely impacts for coastal areas into late this week. Main threat is heavy rainfall and gusty winds along the coast #houwx #txwx #tropics youtu.be/AwjTG3dEN4s?si…

HGX continues Flood Watch till Sep 6, 7:00 AM CDT mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/vtec/f/2024-O-…

Drier and a bit cooler this weekend before moisture returns next week with the possibility of heavy rains again in the forecast. Details below #houwx #txwx youtu.be/uwDY4DwyNIM?si…