Houston, TX Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Beach Hazards Statement issued October 5 at 2:51PM CDT until October 7 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Beach Hazards Statement, elevated tide levels expected. * WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 6 PM CDT this evening through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Elevated tides may result in minor inundation and runup along the coastline.

Rip Current Statement issued October 5 at 2:51PM CDT until October 7 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Beach Hazards Statement, elevated tide levels expected. * WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 6 PM CDT this evening through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Elevated tides may result in minor inundation and runup along the coastline.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 5 at 12:43PM CDT until October 7 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Aransas Islands, Kleberg Islands, Nueces Islands and Calhoun Islands Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 6 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...water levels are expected to approach the dunes during times of high tide.

Coastal Flood Statement issued October 5 at 11:29AM CDT until October 6 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Statement, from 4 PM CDT this afternoon through Sunday morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, from Sunday morning through late Sunday night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from noon Sunday to 6 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching or pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island. Vehicles, except those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, will be unable to be driven on the beach. This includes locations north of Public Beach Access #3. Minor to moderate beach erosion is expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide tonight will be at 7:18 PM. High tide on Sunday will be at 9:23 PM.

Rip Current Statement issued October 5 at 11:29AM CDT until October 7 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Statement, from 4 PM CDT this afternoon through Sunday morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, from Sunday morning through late Sunday night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from noon Sunday to 6 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching or pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island. Vehicles, except those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, will be unable to be driven on the beach. This includes locations north of Public Beach Access #3. Minor to moderate beach erosion is expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide tonight will be at 7:18 PM. High tide on Sunday will be at 9:23 PM.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 5 at 11:29AM CDT until October 7 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Statement, from 4 PM CDT this afternoon through Sunday morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, from Sunday morning through late Sunday night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from noon Sunday to 6 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching or pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island. Vehicles, except those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, will be unable to be driven on the beach. This includes locations north of Public Beach Access #3. Minor to moderate beach erosion is expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide tonight will be at 7:18 PM. High tide on Sunday will be at 9:23 PM.

Air Quality Alert issued October 4 at 2:24PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

The Texas Commission of Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the El Paso Area, from 10 AM to 8 PM MDT Saturday. Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of ozone pollution in the El Paso area. You can help prevent ozone Pollution by sharing a ride, walking, riding a bicycle, taking your lunch to work, avoiding drive through lanes, conserving energy and keeping your vehicle properly tuned.

Air Quality Alert issued October 4 at 1:33PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

The Texas Commission of Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the El Paso Area, from 10 AM to 8 PM MDT Saturday. Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of ozone pollution in the El Paso area. You can help prevent ozone Pollution by sharing a ride, walking, riding a bicycle, taking your lunch to work, avoiding drive through lanes, conserving energy and keeping your vehicle properly tuned. For more information got to TAKE CARE OF TEXAS at, w w w dot take care of texas dot org slash air slash airquality

Air Quality Alert issued October 4 at 2:11PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX

AQAFWD The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Saturday, October 5, 2024. Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of ozone air pollution in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on Saturday. You can help prevent ozone pollution by sharing a ride, walking, riding a bicycle, taking your lunch to work, avoiding drive-through lanes, conserving energy, and keeping your vehicle properly tuned. For more information on ozone: Ozone: The Facts (www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/ozonefacts) Air North Texas: (www.airnorthtexas.org) EPA Air Now (www.airnow.gov/index.cfm?action.local_state&STATEID=45&TAB=0) Take care of Texas (www.takecareoftexas.org) North Central Texas Council of Governments Air Quality (www.nctcog.org/trans/air/index.asp)