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Tropical Storm Francine Local Statement Advisory Number 9
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX  AL062024
403 PM CDT Tue Sep 10 2024

This product covers Southeast Texas

**FRANCINE MOVING NORTHEASTWARD ACROSS THE WESTERN GULF OF MEXICO** 


NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Tropical Storm Watch has been cancelled for Bolivar 
      Peninsula, Brazoria Islands, Chambers, Coastal Brazoria, 
      Coastal Galveston, Coastal Harris, Coastal Matagorda, Galveston 
      Island, Matagorda Islands, and Southern Liberty

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 250 miles south of Galveston TX
    - 25.7N 95.0W
    - Storm Intensity 65 mph
    - Movement Northeast or 35 degrees at 10 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Francine's track continues to shift to the east.
As a result of this, more limited impacts are expected for SE
Texas. The Tropical Storm Watch has been cancelled for the entire
coastline, and a Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the 
Gulf Waters from 20mn offshore out to 60 nm offshore. Some impacts
are still expected along the coast, including 1-2 feet of storm
surge, a few isolated heavy downpours, and wind gusts of up
to 30 mph. Further inland, impacts will be limited.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across 
the SE Texas Coast. Potential impacts in this area include:
    - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored 
      mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
    - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or 
      uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are 
      shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over.
    - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban 
      or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on 
      bridges and other elevated roadways.
    - Scattered power and communications outages.

Elsewhere across Southeast Texas, little to no impact is anticipated.

* SURGE:
Prepare for locally hazardous surge having possible limited impacts 
across SE Texas Coast. Potential impacts in this area 
include:
    - Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along 
      immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas 
      farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore.
    - Sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become overspread 
      with surge water. Driving conditions dangerous in places where 
      surge water covers the road.
    - Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainly 
      in usually vulnerable locations. Strong rip currents.
    - Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, 
      and piers. A few small craft broken away from moorings.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:

If you live in a place particularly vulnerable to flooding, such as 
near the ocean or a large inland lake, in a low-lying or poor 
drainage area, in a valley, or near an already swollen river, plan to 
move to safe shelter on higher ground.

Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with orders that 
are issued. Do not needlessly jeopardize your life or the lives of 
others.

Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather Radio and local news 
outlets for official storm information. Listen for possible changes 
to the forecast.

* 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
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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.

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