…TROPICAL STORM WATCH IN EFFECT…

A Tropical Storm Watch means Tropical storm wind conditions are
possible somewhere within this area and within the next 48 hours

• LOCATIONS AFFECTED

• La Grange

• WIND

• LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind

• Peak Wind Forecast: 25-35 mph with gusts to 50 mph

• CURRENT THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY: Moderate

• Emergency planning should include a reasonable threat for
  strong tropical storm force wind of 58 to 73 mph.
• To be safe, earnestly prepare for the potential of
  significant wind impacts. Efforts should now be underway to
  secure all properties.

• Dangerous wind is possible. Failure to adequately shelter
  may result in injury.

• POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant

• Some damage to roofing and siding materials, along with
  damage to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A few
  buildings experiencing window, door, and garage door
  failures. Mobile homes damaged, especially if unanchored.
  Unsecured lightweight objects become dangerous projectiles.
• Several large trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater
  numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Several
  fences and roadway signs blown over.
• Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within
  urban or heavily wooded places. A few bridges, causeways,
  and access routes impassable.

• Scattered power and communications outages, but more
  prevalent in areas with above ground lines.

• FLOODING RAIN

• LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:

• Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 4-8 inches, with locally
  higher amounts

• CURRENT THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY: Elevated

• Emergency planning should include a reasonable threat for
  minor flooding where peak rainfall totals are near amounts
  conducive for localized flash flooding and rapid inundation.
• To be safe, prepare for the potential of limited flooding
  rain impacts.

• Localized flooding is possible. If flood related watches
  and warnings are issued, heed recommended actions.

• POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited

• Localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations.
• Rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter
  currents. Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, and
  ditches may become swollen and overflow in spots.

• Flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in
  usually vulnerable spots. A few places where rapid ponding
  of water occurs at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor
  drainage areas. Several storm drains and retention ponds
  become near-full and begin to overflow. Some brief road and
  bridge closures.

• TORNADO

• LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:

• Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes

• CURRENT THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY: None

• Emergency planning need not include a threat for tornadoes.
  Showers and thunderstorms with strong gusty winds may still
  occur.
• Little to no preparations needed to guard against tropical
  tornadoes.

• Ensure readiness for the next tropical tornado event.

• POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None

• Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes.