Flash Flood Warning for Polk, TX; San Jacinto, TX
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What you need to know
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- Polk, San Jacinto
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What is happening
FFWHGX The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southwestern Polk County in southeastern Texas... Central San Jacinto County in southeastern Texas... * Until 1215 AM CDT. * At 909 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing...
What the bulletin says to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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Bulletin details
FFWHGX The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southwestern Polk County in southeastern Texas... Central San Jacinto County in southeastern Texas... * Until 1215 AM CDT. * At 909 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Shepherd, Coldspring and Lake Livingston State Park.
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Flash Flood Warning issued September 2 at 9:09PM CDT until September 3 at 12:15AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Houston/Galveston TX. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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