29 Aug 2017 / Houston & Galveston, United States
The centre of Harvey is emerging off the middle Texas coast, and it is expected to remain just offshore through Tuesday (29 August). Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Slight re-strengthening is possible later today and Tuesday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 175 miles (280 km) from the center.
Offshore conditions for Galveston and Freeport, seas are reported at 8-10' and SE winds of 20-30 mph with higher gusts. Seas and winds near the bands of heavy precipitation will be higher.
Life-threatening flooding continues over Southeastern Texas. Harvey is expected to produce additional rainfall accumulations of 15-25 inches through Friday over the upper Texas coast and into southwestern Louisiana. Isolated storm totals may reach 50 inches over the upper Texas coast, including the Houston/Galveston metropolitan area.
Periods of mainly light to moderate rain with embedded showers and thunderstorms containing heavier rains can be expected across the area today and tonight as Tropical Storm Harvey moves off the coast near Matagorda Bay. Any heavy rain falling on locations that have already received record breaking rainfall will be devastating. Harvey is expected to work its way up the Texas coast on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston command center is receiving an extremely high level of calls for help. Please do not notify first responders of your location and distress by social media - Please call 911, or to reach the Coast Guard, please call any of the following numbers only if you feel your life is in jeopardy: 281-464-4851, 281-464-4852, 281-464-4853, 281-464-4854, 281-464-4855
USCG Air and Water assets are working around the clock conducting urban search and rescue operations in the greater Houston area due to floodwaters in the area.
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