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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards La Blanca.

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued November 17 at 6:03AM CST until November 18 at 6:00AM CST by NWS San Angelo TX

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of west central Texas, including the following counties, Coke and Sterling. * WHEN...From 6 PM CST this evening through late tonight. * 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-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected this evening and continuing through sunrise Monday morning in the Big Country. Heavy rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are expected, with locally heavy amounts up to 5 inches possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Sterling; Coke

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued November 17 at 6:03AM CST until November 18 at 6:00AM CST by NWS San Angelo TX

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of west central Texas, including the following counties, Callahan, Fisher, Haskell, Jones, Nolan, Shackelford, Taylor and Throckmorton. * WHEN...From 6 PM CST this evening through late tonight. * 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-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected this evening and continue through sunrise Monday morning in the Big Country. Heavy rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are expected, with locally heavy amounts up to 5 inches possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Fisher; Nolan; Haskell; Throckmorton; Jones; Shackelford; Taylor; Callahan

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued November 17 at 5:44AM CST by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Patchy dense fog can be expected early this morning across areas along and east of I-35. Local visibilities are being reduced to 1/4 mile or less in this dense fog. If driving, slow down, use your low beam headlights in fog, and leave plenty of distance between you and other vehicles. Visibilities are forecast to improve by 9 AM.

Area
Williamson; Hays; Travis; Bastrop; Lee; Bexar; Comal; Guadalupe; Caldwell; Fayette; Atascosa; Wilson; Karnes; Gonzales; De Witt; Lavaca

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued November 17 at 5:39AM CST until November 17 at 8:00AM CST by NWS Corpus Christi TX

* WHAT...Visibility 1/4 mile or less in dense fog for inland coastal plains. * WHERE...Bee, Goliad, Inland Calhoun, Inland Kleberg, Inland Nueces, Inland Refugio, Inland San Patricio, Jim Wells, Live Oak, and Victoria Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Corrected for end time

Area
Live Oak; Bee; Goliad; Victoria; Jim Wells; Inland Kleberg; Inland Nueces; Inland San Patricio; Inland Refugio; Inland Calhoun

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued November 17 at 4:48AM CST by NWS Corpus Christi TX

Areas of fog have developed across portions of South Texas this morning. Expect visibilities generally 1 mile or less with a few locations seeing visibilities 1/4 mile or less at times. Use caution if traveling as visibility may change rapidly in a short amount of time. Use low beam headlights and leave extra distance between your vehicle and others on the road.

Area
Live Oak; Bee; Goliad; Victoria; Jim Wells; Inland Kleberg; Inland Nueces; Inland San Patricio; Inland Refugio; Inland Calhoun

Coastal Flood Advisory

Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 17 at 4:37AM CST until November 18 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Lake Charles LA

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...In Louisiana, West Cameron, East Cameron, Lower Vermilion, Lower Iberia and Lower St. Mary Parishes. In Texas, Lower Jefferson County. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding is expected this afternoon into tomorrow morning, with guidance suggesting water levels exceeding 1.5 ft MHHW along the entire coastline. Additionally, a Coastal Flood Warning may be required for coastal SETX, as guidance indicates the Texas Point station could exceed 2 ft MHHW.

Area
West Cameron; East Cameron; Lower Vermilion; Lower Iberia; Lower St. Mary; Lower Jefferson

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued November 17 at 4:13AM CST until November 18 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Brownsville TX

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...From this evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Area
Kenedy Island; Willacy Island; Cameron Island

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued November 17 at 3:59AM CST until November 18 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon for the High Rip Current Risk and the Coastal Flood Advisory. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Area
Matagorda Islands; Brazoria Islands; Galveston Island; Bolivar Peninsula

Coastal Flood Advisory

Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 17 at 3:59AM CST until November 18 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected around high tide times.Best chances will be Sunday night into Monday morning. The lowest lying locations and roads along the Bolivar Peninsula including the intersection of Highway 87 at 124, western Galveston Island, Blue Water Highway and Surfside may see some minor overwash around high tide times. There will be a high risk of rip currents along are beaches Sunday and Monday as well. Swim near a lifeguard.

Area
Chambers; Coastal Harris; Coastal Jackson; Coastal Matagorda; Coastal Brazoria; Coastal Galveston

Coastal Flood Advisory

Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 17 at 3:59AM CST until November 18 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon for the High Rip Current Risk and the Coastal Flood Advisory. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Area
Matagorda Islands; Brazoria Islands; Galveston Island; Bolivar Peninsula

Coastal Flood Advisory

Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 17 at 2:49AM CST until November 18 at 5:00PM CST by NWS Corpus Christi TX

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...Coastal Aransas, Coastal Kleberg, Coastal Nueces, Coastal San Patricio, Coastal Refugio and Coastal Calhoun Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 PM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected.

Area
Coastal Aransas; Coastal Kleberg; Coastal Nueces; Coastal San Patricio; Coastal Refugio; Coastal Calhoun

Coastal Flood Advisory

Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 17 at 2:49AM CST until November 18 at 5:00PM CST by NWS Corpus Christi TX

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Aransas Islands, Kleberg Islands, Nueces Islands and Calhoun Islands Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 PM CST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from this evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even the most experienced swimmers away from shore into deeper water. These rip currents can become life-threatening to anyone entering the surf.

Area
Aransas Islands; Kleberg Islands; Nueces Islands; Calhoun Islands

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued November 17 at 2:49AM CST until November 18 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Corpus Christi TX

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Aransas Islands, Kleberg Islands, Nueces Islands and Calhoun Islands Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 PM CST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from this evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even the most experienced swimmers away from shore into deeper water. These rip currents can become life-threatening to anyone entering the surf.

Area
Aransas Islands; Kleberg Islands; Nueces Islands; Calhoun Islands

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued November 17 at 2:13AM CST until November 18 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Amarillo TX

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of the Panhandle of Texas, including the following counties, Armstrong, Carson, Collingsworth, Donley, Gray, Hemphill, Lipscomb, Roberts and Wheeler. * WHEN...From this evening through late tonight. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rain is expected to move into the watch area tonight. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Lipscomb; Roberts; Hemphill; Carson; Gray; Wheeler; Armstrong; Donley; Collingsworth

High Wind Warning

High Wind Warning issued November 17 at 1:06AM MST until November 18 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico, Chinati Mountains, and Davis Mountains. * WHEN...From 11 PM MST /midnight CST/ this evening to 11 PM MST /midnight CST/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft.

Area
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains; Chinati Mountains; Davis Mountains

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued November 17 at 1:55AM CST until November 18 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Norman OK

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall will be possible. * WHERE...Portions of western Oklahoma, including the following counties, Beckham, Ellis, Greer, Harmon, Roger Mills, Woods and Woodward and northern Texas, including the following counties, Foard, Hardeman and Knox. * WHEN...From this evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A potent upper level storm will move across north Texas and western Oklahoma beginning Sunday afternoon through Monday. Heavy rainfall is expected to increase in coverage and intensity Sunday night and early Monday. The highest amounts are likely to fall between 9 PM tonight and 6 AM on Monday. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Woods; Ellis; Woodward; Roger Mills; Beckham; Harmon; Greer; Hardeman; Foard; Knox

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued November 17 at 1:55AM CST until November 18 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Norman OK

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Oklahoma, including the following counties, Alfalfa, Blaine, Caddo, Canadian, Cleveland, Comanche, Cotton, Custer, Dewey, Garfield, Garvin, Grady, Grant, Jackson, Jefferson, Kay, Kingfisher, Kiowa, Lincoln, Logan, Major, McClain, Noble, Oklahoma, Payne, Pottawatomie, Seminole, Stephens, Tillman and Washita and northern Texas, including the following counties, Archer, Baylor, Clay, Wichita and Wilbarger. * WHEN...From this evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A potent upper level storm will move across north Texas and western Oklahoma beginning Sunday afternoon through Monday. Heavy rainfall is expected to increase in coverage and intensity Sunday night and early Monday. The highest amounts are likely to fall between Midnight and 9 AM on Monday. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Alfalfa; Grant; Kay; Major; Garfield; Noble; Dewey; Custer; Blaine; Kingfisher; Logan; Payne; Washita; Caddo; Canadian; Oklahoma; Lincoln; Grady; McClain; Cleveland; Pottawatomie; Seminole; Kiowa; Jackson; Tillman; Comanche; Stephens; Garvin; Cotton; Jefferson; Wilbarger; Wichita; Baylor; Archer; Clay

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued November 17 at 1:47AM CST until November 18 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Lubbock TX

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and the Panhandle of Texas, including the following counties, in northwest Texas, Bailey, Childress, Cochran, Cottle, Crosby, Dickens, Floyd, Garza, Hale, Hockley, Kent, King, Lamb, Lubbock, Lynn, Motley, Stonewall, Terry and Yoakum. In the Panhandle of Texas, Briscoe, Castro, Hall, Parmer and Swisher. * WHEN...From this evening through late tonight. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Widespread moderate to heavy rain, with embedded thunderstorms, is expected to affect most of the South Plains, Rolling Plains and southern Texas Panhandle this evening into early Monday morning. Rain totals of 1 to 3 inches will be common, with localized totals of 4 inches possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Parmer; Castro; Swisher; Briscoe; Hall; Childress; Bailey; Lamb; Hale; Floyd; Motley; Cottle; Cochran; Hockley; Lubbock; Crosby; Dickens; King; Yoakum; Terry; Lynn; Garza; Kent; Stonewall
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