Hurricane Harvey Public Advisory

[Gefn]

I'm really worried about @Victoria33

@Sanguine, @mystery-ak or anyone here who might know her in real life or has her phone number please tell her I'm thinking of her

I'm thinking of all of you. CNN is reporting a tornado in Galveston county

I've lived through Sandy. I know what you guys are going through. Prayers up.

[mystery-ak]

I'm really worried about @Victoria33

@Sanguine, @mystery-ak or anyone here who might know her in real life or has her phone number please tell her I'm thinking of her

I'm thinking of all of you. CNN is reporting a tornado in Galveston county

I've lived through Sandy. I know what you guys are going through. Prayers up.

She's been on TBR today and I am sure she will evac if she needs to...not sure exactly where she is.

[mystery-ak]

Okay folks let's try to keep this thread informational with updates on evacuations, rain amounts, weather conditions etc.

We appreciate all you in harms way to check in when you can and tell us what you are experiencing.

Take care and prayers for you all!

[Bigun]

I'm really worried about @Victoria33

@Sanguine, @mystery-ak or anyone here who might know her in real life or has her phone number please tell her I'm thinking of her

I'm thinking of all of you. CNN is reporting a tornado in Galveston county

I've lived through Sandy. I know what you guys are going through. Prayers up.

@Freya

I know her personally.  She now lives in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area and is in no danger from this storm but she still owns property in Montgomery County which could possibly see some storm damage.  Hope that helps.

[Wingnut]

I'd be staying put.

[AllThatJazzZ]

Is anyone in the path of the storm? Either in the Corpus Christi area or up the coast where the dirty side will be hitting? Curious to find out if any briefers are in harm's way.

[Wingnut]

I'm really worried about @Victoria33

That old bird is to mean and ornery for anything to happen to her.   The water might melt her....other than that... Nothing.

[AllThatJazzZ]

Okay folks let's try to keep this thread informational with updates on evacuations, rain amounts, weather conditions etc.

We appreciate all you in harms way to check in when you can and tell us what you are experiencing.

Take care and prayers for you all!

Thanks, @mystery-ak. This will be helpful to those of us who are trying to navigate through this thing.

Lousy tornado warning in Galveston County has been extended.

[Gefn]

@Freya

I know her personally.  She now lives in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area and is in no danger from this storm but she still owns property in Montgomery County which could possibly see some storm damage.  Hope that helps.

Thank you @Bigun

[don-o]

Corpus Christi NAS is advising Sailors and Marines to head for Dallas. They moved
 as many planes as they could already.

[Wingnut]

[Bigun]

3PM Update

WTNT64 KNHC 252000
TCUAT4

Hurricane Harvey Tropical Cyclone Update
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL092017
300 PM CDT Fri Aug 25 2017

...3 PM CDT POSITION AND INTENSITY UPDATE...

Corpus Christi Naval Air Station recently reported a sustained wind
of 53 mph (85 km/h) with a gust to 64 mph (104 km/h).

A station at Aransas Pass run by the Texas Coastal Observing
Network recently reported a sustained wind of 53 mph (85 km/h) with
a gust to 68 mph (109 km/h).

SUMMARY OF 300 PM CDT...2000 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...27.4N 96.4W
ABOUT 70 MI...110 KM ESE OF CORPUS CHRISTI TEXAS
ABOUT 70 MI...110 KM S OF PORT OCONNOR TEXAS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...120 MPH...195 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 325 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...943 MB...27.85 INCHES

$$
Forecaster Blake

[Bigun]

Now full fledged Cat 3

[Elderberry]

[txradioguy]

I'm really worried about @Victoria33

@Sanguine, @mystery-ak or anyone here who might know her in real life or has her phone number please tell her I'm thinking of her

I'm thinking of all of you. CNN is reporting a tornado in Galveston county

I've lived through Sandy. I know what you guys are going through. Prayers up.

@Freya I believe that yesterday @Victoria33 said she's up in the D/FW area right now and out of the path of the storm.

[txradioguy]

Corpus Christi NAS is advising Sailors and Marines to head for Dallas. They moved
 as many planes as they could already.

Friend of mine works at the base hospital...they shut down operations at 1700 yesterday.  She and her family headed inland for Midland early this morning.

JRB Carswell is gonna be crowded this weekend.

[Ghost Bear]

Gusty rain just started here north of Austin... judging from weather radar I think this is the outermost rain band of Harvey. Looks like this band will pass through rather quickly...

[Wingnut]

Friend of mine works at the base hospital...they shut down operations at 1700 yesterday.  She and her family headed inland for Midland early this morning.

JRB Carswell is gonna be crowded this weekend.

Carswell Air Force Base always had a better ring to it. 

[AllThatJazzZ]

New tornado warning in Matagorda Co/Bay City.
Also Galveston Co/Galveston, Hitchcock, La Marque, Texas City

[corbe]

Flood Warning
TXC091-177-187-261411-
/O.NEW.KEWX.FL.W.0033.170827T1500Z-170828T1707Z/
/NBCT2.1.ER.170827T1500Z.170828T0300Z.170828T1107Z.NO/
311 PM CDT Fri Aug 25 2017

 The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has issued a

* Flood Warning for the Comal River At New Braunfels.
* from Sunday morning to Monday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 2:45 PM Friday the stage was 4.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river level will rise above flood stage by late Sunday morning
 and continue to rise to crest around 13.2 feet by Sunday before midnight.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet...Moderate lowland flooding closes many secondary roads
 and streets making them and low bridges dangerous to motorists. The tube
 chute at Prince Solms Park is flooded to the walkway across the low dam..

    The Comal River is my 'good' neighbor. A block away and 80 feet down the Comal meets the Guadalupe, I can drive out of here anytime, I live on a Bluff. They are expecting up to 12" here.
    I'm Ready. 
   Gonna miss yall if the electricity goes out (no generator).

[mystery-ak]

    The Comal River is my 'good' neighbor. A block away and 80 feet down the Comal meets the Guadalupe, I can drive out of here anytime, I live on a Bluff. They are expecting up to 12" here.
    I'm Ready. 
   Gonna miss yall if the electricity goes out (no generator).

Take care @corbe

[Wingnut]

Take care @corbe

I wonder how long he can tread water?   

[musiclady]

Prayers for all y'all affected by this nasty storm.......

[Elderberry]

[Sanguine]

I'm really worried about @Victoria33

@Sanguine, @mystery-ak or anyone here who might know her in real life or has her phone number please tell her I'm thinking of her

I'm thinking of all of you. CNN is reporting a tornado in Galveston county

I've lived through Sandy. I know what you guys are going through. Prayers up.

Freya, I don't have her number.  Sending prayers.

[AllThatJazzZ]

Those are helpful, @Elderberry. Thank you.

[Sanguine]

I left work early and headed north to the ranch.  All good here, up on a hill with water and wine.  Waiting for rain.  Very windy outside.  The roads heading north were brisk, but not terrible.  Not sure how they are now.

[Sanguine]

   2 days of Rain, how boring. I just Msg'd my X, Current, and asked if we could play that '2 dogs in heat' game again.

 :nometalk: :nometalk: :nometalk:

[Elderberry]

Those are helpful, @Elderberry. Thank you.

I have just started posting pictures from my own server. Thanks for the feedback that you can even see them.

I'm using Google Earth Pro for these. Its pretty handy.

[Wingnut]

2 days of Rain, how boring. I just Msg'd my X, Current, and asked if we could play that '2 dogs in heat' game again.

Is she playing hard to get...or down for it!...

[libertybele]

Now full fledged Cat 3

A Cat 3 is nothing to play around with especially with the storm surge ya'll are supposed to be getting -- stay safe. It is better to leave the area for awhile then being trapped once the storm hits.

[Bigun]

Prayers for all y'all affected by this nasty storm.......

And she speaks Texan to! 

Thank you!   

[Bigun]

I have just started posting pictures from my own server. Thanks for the feedback that you can even see them.

I'm using Google Earth Pro for these. Its pretty handy.

I was wondering where those came from.  Now I  know.   Thanks!

[Wingnut]

This is going to be a big boost the south central TX economy.  Building Supplies.  Local Carpet, tile, wood selling stores and install companies and undertakers..
When the crying is done there is going to be money to be made.  Good times.

[austingirl]

Windy and gusts of rain from an outer band here in Medina.

[Right_in_Virginia]

(5:00 pm ET)

Landfall anticipated around midnight tonight.

Location... 27.5N 96.5W
About 60 Mi...ESE Of Corpus Christi Texas
About 60 Mi...S Of Port OConnor Texas
Maximum Sustained Winds...125 Mph
Present Movement...NW Or 315 Degrees At 10 Mph
Minimum Central Pressure...941 Mb...27.97 Inches

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles from the
center, and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles.

[Elderberry]

A Cat 3 is nothing to play around with especially with the storm surge ya'll are supposed to be getting -- stay safe. It is better to leave the area for awhile then being trapped once the storm hits.

If you are in an area affected by storm surge, Get out of there! Otherwise it is getting awfully late to be leaving. Make sure when you leave shelter, that you are improving your survival chances. Make smart decisions. I got caught by a hurricane on the freeway back in 1971? by getting talked into making a move by Big Sis when it was way too late.
Never again.

[Wingnut]

If you are in an area affected by storm surge, Get out of there! Otherwise it is getting awfully late to be leaving. Make sure when you leave shelter, that you are improving your survival chances. Make smart decisions. I got caught by a hurricane on the freeway back in 1971? by getting talked into making a move by Big Sis when it was way too late.
Never again.

The interstates are jammed and backed up for miles.  If you haven't left already I'd hunker down and find beer.  Lots of beer.

[corbe]

Is she playing hard to get...or down for it!...

    She hasn't responded, and to save my Vanity, I just assumed her 'O'phone is dead, again.
    She moved back to Texas from Kentucky, she doesn't even Vote, hates politics, she'll be Colorado's problem soon.   

[austingirl]

Governor Abbott is in San Antonio visiting those in shelters. 700 evacuees are in a center. Pets are welcome. Red Cross needs volunteers. Advising people to avoid travel.

250 buses headed south to get more. Staging area in San Antonio which is also expecting a lot of rain and prone to flooding with very little rain.

[Wingnut]

    She hasn't responded, and to save my Vanity, I just assumed her 'O'phone is dead, again.
    She moved back to Texas from Kentucky, she doesn't even Vote, hates politics, she'll be Colorado's problem soon.   

It would be better if you could show her your 'O' face.... 

Best of luck.  May you find someone to ride the storm out...on.

[Gefn]

Folks

Let us know if you guys need anything

Maybe we can FedEx things to those of our friends affected.

[Elderberry]

[Elderberry]

The interstates are jammed and backed up for miles.  If you haven't left already I'd hunker down and find beer.  Lots of beer.

Back when Hurricane Ike was barreling down on us, my wife and daughter were ganging up on me, wanting to leave.  I would show them the images of freeway gridlock on the TXDOT cameras. We never left.

http://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/division/traffic/cameras.html

[AllThatJazzZ]

Landfall is beginning now in Rockport.
(Per KTRK TV - Houston)

[Smokin Joe]

What do you suppose would be going on at this hour if this was happening in New Jersey?

Major media with beaches on beaches and such. Too close to NYC to not get that.

[GrouchoTex]

Raining here, but kind of normal for now. Tried to attach a picture but it was too large, apparently. I'm not too tech savvy, so there is that.

[Right_in_Virginia]

The governor has activated the Nat'l Guard and President Trump has declared 30 counties a disaster.  The lines of communication are open and reservists can be activated under the National Defense Authorization Act of 2012 if needed in support of relief efforts within local communities.

Update: 

More than 700 troops deployed to assist with Harvey threat

At the behest of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, more than 700 members of the Texas Army and Air National Guards, Texas State Guard and the Texas Military Department have been activated and are positioning themselves throughout the state ahead of Hurricane Harvey and its anticipated landfall later this week.

“This is what we train for,” said Brig. Gen. Patrick M. Hamilton, commander of the Domestic Operations Task Force. “And we’re proud to stand beside our civilian partners, first responders and volunteers to serve the citizens of Texas.”

Additional personnel remain on standby to respond as needed.

https://www.click2houston.com/news/more-than-700-troops-depoyed-to-assist-with-harvey-threat

LOTS of water headed your way Texas Briefers ..... be safe.

[GrouchoTex]

The interstates are jammed and backed up for miles.  If you haven't left already I'd hunker down and find beer.  Lots of beer.

I have 36 beers now, soon to be 35....

[GrouchoTex]

This is going to be a big boost the south central TX economy.  Building Supplies.  Local Carpet, tile, wood selling stores and install companies and undertakers..
When the crying is done there is going to be money to be made.  Good times.

....and the electric company employees get at lot of overtime

(I am a lineman for the county....)

Ode to Glen Campbell, I am actually a petrochemical equipment guy.