Tropical Cyclone Local Statement for Houston; Trinity; Madison +30 more

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HLSHGX This product covers Southeast Texas **Bertha Weakens to a Depression, All Tropical Storm Warnings are Cancelled** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: All watches and warnings have been canceled * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: None * STORM INFORMATION: About 20 miles north-northeast of Houston TX 29.9N 95.3W Storm Intensity 35 mph Movement West or 280 degrees at 13 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Tropical Depression Bertha continues to weaken as it moves westward through southeast Texas. Bertha will continue to weaken, becoming a post-tropical system as it moves westward tonight. Locally heavy downpours remain possible for the next few hours mainly to the south and southwest of the center. No other significant impacts are expected as winds continue to subside. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * FLOODING RAIN: Additional impacts from flooding rain are still a concern across the western Houston metro and Brazos Valley. Remain well guarded against locally hazardous flood waters having further impacts of limited potential. Elsewhere across Southeast Texas, little to no impact is anticipated. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: Be alert for flooded roads. Do not drive through places where flood waters cover the road. Turn around, don't drown! * ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION: For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org NEXT UPDATE ----------- As it pertains to this event...this will be the last local statement issued by the National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston TX regarding the effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area.