HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Beryl is currently a tropical storm over the Gulf of Mexico and on track to make landfall near Matagorda Bay early Monday morning as a category 1 or 2 hurricane. Conditions will deteriorate quickly Sunday night with flash flooding, tropical storm to hurricane force winds, tornadoes and a storm surge up to 6 feet for coastal communities all on tap from Beryl.
The first band of storms from Beryl are lifting through Southeast Texas Sunday afternoon, just the first of several we’re expecting throughout the day. Heavy downpours, thunder, lightning and even a quick tornado cant be ruled out as these bands move in. Streets could begin to become wet and pondy, where street flooding will be a big concern over the next 48 hours.
How will Beryl impact Southeast Texas this week?
Beryl will likely make landfall in Matagorda Bay early Monday morning. This is looking like a high impact storm for Southeast Texas, and we need to be prepared for the impacts of this hurricane to arrive as early as Sunday night and continue through Monday. Hurricane and Tropical Storm Warnings are in effect for all Southeast Texas, plus Hurricane Warnings and Storm Surge Warnings for other areas, have been issued. Because we believe the brunt of the impacts will be felt on Sunday and Monday, these are now ABC13 Weather Alert Days. For more frequent updates on Beryl and other tropical systems, head to our Daily Tropical Weather Update page.
How much rain could Beryl bring?
A Flood Watch has been issued for much of Southeast Texas, including Houston, for Sunday evening through Tuesday morning. Excessive rainfall and runoff from Beryl could flood rivers, creeks, streams and flood-prone areas. 5 to 10 inches of rain, upwards of 15 in spots, is expected to fall within this area. Street flooding will be a big concern, especially Monday, where water levels could quickly rise and leave motorists at risk.
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Montgomery/Walker/San Jacinto/Polk/Grimes Counties
Fort Bend/Wharton/Colorado Counties
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