TROPICAL STORM BETA – Public Advisories
Cyclone Advisories for TROPICAL STORM BETA – Advisory 7A – 100 AM CDT |
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BETA HOLDING ON AS A TROPICAL STORM, LIFE-THREATENING STORM SURGEAND FLASH FLOODING STILL EXPECTED |
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CURRENT INFORMATION..AS OF 100 AM CDT |
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ABOUT 220 MI…355 KM SE OF GALVESTON TEXAS MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…60 MPH PRESENT MOVEMENT…N AT 2 MPH MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…997 MB BASIN…GULF OF MEXICO
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WARNINGS AND WATCHES |
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ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER: A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for… A Storm Surge Watch is in effect for… A Hurricane Watch is in effect for… A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for… A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for… |
OUTLOOK |
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The center of Tropical Storm Beta was located near 26.9 north and 92.4 west and is moving northward around 2 mph. A very slow motion to the west is expected to begin later today before Beta turns to the west-northwest through Monday. On this track, Beta will come close to the Texas coast or come inland on Monday afternoon. USAF Hurricane Hunters recorded sustained winds of 60 mph with The central pressure was estimated at 997 mb. For the full forecaster discussion go to |
LAND IMPACTS |
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STORM SURGE: Life-threatening storm surge is expected through Tuesday. The combination of this surge and normally higher tides will create dangerous inundation. If conditions are realized, these areas will receive the following peak surge: Baffin Bay, TX to Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge, LA including Corpus RAINFALL: Tropical Storm Beta is forecast to produce excessive Southern Louisiana to Southeastern Texas…8 to 12 inches with The Middle Southern United States…3 to 7 inches with totals WIND: Tropical storm conditions are occurring along portions of the Hurricane conditions are possible in the hurricane watch area. Tropical storm conditions are possible in the watch area along the TORNADOES: A tornado or two is possible along the Louisiana coast |
NEXT ADVISORY |
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The next complete advisory will be at 400 AM CDT Forecaster Ryan |