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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsTexas braces for up to 2 feet of rain as Tropical Storm Nicholas charges toward Gulf Coast
Schools closed and storm surge watches and warnings raced across the Gulf Coast as Nicholas churned along the Texas coast Monday, a strengthening tropical storm that could reach hurricane status when it slams ashore later Monday.
Nicholas, with sustained winds of 60 mph, was centered about 45 miles northeast of the mouth of the Rio Grande and was headed north as of 11 a.m. ET. Nicholas was forecast to move onshore along the coast of south or central Texas on Monday afternoon or evening.
"Strengthening is forecast today, and Nicholas could reach the northwest Gulf coast as a hurricane," National Hurricane Center senior specialist Eric Blake said. Weakening was anticipated Tuesday and Wednesday as the storm moves over land, he said.
AccuWeather meteorologist Ryan Adamson was more optimistic, suggesting the storm will spend limited time over warm Gulf of Mexico waters and thus likely won't reach hurricane strength sustained winds of at least 74 mph.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/texas-braces-for-up-to-2-feet-of-rain-as-tropical-storm-nicholas-charges-toward-gulf-coast/ar-AAOnNFe
Tropical Storm Nicholas closes in on Texas, school canceled in Houston
Tropical Storm Nicholas is closing in on Texas where a hurricane watch has been issued south of Galveston and schools have been canceled in Houston.
Nicholas, now churning with 60 mph winds, could strengthen to a hurricane when it makes landfall Monday night between Corpus Christi and Galveston (hurricanes have 74 mph or higher winds).
Nicholas is slow moving and will likely remain in Texas from Monday to Wednesday.
Rainfall totals will be the highest around Galveston, where 10 to 20 inches is possible.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/tropical-storm-nicholas-closes-in-on-texas-school-canceled-in-houston/ar-AAOoa0I
roamer65
(36,739 posts)Aristus
(66,075 posts)and collect $10,000 for unlawful weather conditions.
SharonClark
(10,005 posts)Brother Buzz
(36,212 posts)Champp
(2,114 posts)underpants
(182,270 posts)A City Without Limits they call it.
jimfields33
(15,450 posts)Texas is huge. Go out 500 miles and build homes there. No more rebuilding Houston.
LiberalFighter
(50,477 posts)underpants
(182,270 posts)I didnt know this until the last big hurricane hit them - they dont have zoning codes and no drainage requirements for building (like a strip mall). They actually count on the streets to drain water. If you happen to live in an area thats lower than the surrounding area the water has nowhere to go.
Drainage and all the digging and such costs the developers money you see.
LiberalFighter
(50,477 posts)I told the builder to elevate my house over nearly 35 years ago. As it is, the road in front of the house is higher than my garage floor. I have not had any problems with rain going into the garage. Any abundance of rain tends to flow south of the house.
LetMyPeopleVote
(143,998 posts)I like my gas points at Kroger but HEB has a better bakery. I picked up groceries yesterday and it was amusing seeing some empty shelves. I have two cases of water already and other storm supplies and so I was one of the few people in line without a case of water.
My subdivision did not flood during Ike or Harvey and so I plan to stay off the roads tomorrow and perhaps Wednesday
Deuxcents
(15,776 posts)Houston never stopped to understand how concrete does not absorb water n they still are at it. Just a rain shower causes problems. I hope all is well with our du Friends.
nattyice
(331 posts)One-way, we hope.
LiberalFighter
(50,477 posts)lagomorph777
(30,613 posts)For them and everybody else along the coast, I hope this storm fizzles out. Or maybe it could just hit the Governor's Mansion.