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Tropical Storm Alberto

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Traveling around Texas? Here’s what the weather is like where you’re heading

And advice from plumbers on how to prepare your house or apartment for low temperatures while you’re away.

If you’re one of the nearly 9 million Texans expected to travel this holiday season, chances are good you’re heading to visit family or friends in another part of the state. To help you prepare, we’ve compiled local weather forecasts, travel tips and advice from some plumbers in Houston on how to protect your pipes while you’re away.

The takeaway? It’ll be cold pretty much everywhere you go, but the chances of precipitation – snow and ice – are very low to nonexistent, and experts suspect the power grid will hold up as a result.

What’s the weather like where you’re heading?

If Central or South Texas is your destination, pack lots of warm clothes. Subfreezing temperatures are expected to hit Thursday night and last through the weekend, and it’ll be windy . But unlike the deadly winter storm of 2021, this arctic front won’t bring any moisture with it, so road conditions should be decent (although we can’t promise I-35 won’t be congested).

Heading north? The D-FW area will also see subfreezing temperatures and no precipitation through the weekend. It won’t get warmer than the 40s through Sunday.

The arctic front will hit Southeast Texas by Thursday afternoon, and temperatures will hover between the 20s and 40s through the weekend.

Out west, temperatures will drop hard and fast Thursday, and the wind chill will push temps into the negative Friday in Midland.

How should you prep your house (and plants) before you leave?

Plumbers advise turning off the water main to your home and opening the faucets inside to empty pipes . It’s not foolproof and may be a bit extreme, but science is still on your side.

"When you drain your system, you never get all of the water out, so there is a chance something crazy could happen,” John Eccles with Nick's Plumbing in Houston told Houston Public Media. “But water expands when it freezes, so that's what happens when we don't drain it."

If your plumbing is on an exterior wall, “open up the cabinets and it takes the ambient air of the home and helps it to stay under the cabinet to keep the pipes warm," David Robbins, a plumber in Houston, told HPM. "That's a really good idea. I highly recommend doing it."

While your interior pipes should weather the storm, Robbins said exterior pipes and openings need to be covered.

"Exposed piping like hose bibs, water connections, valves, irrigation systems, they need to be protected,” he said.

Here are some tips on protecting your pipes (and plants!), courtesy of KUT in Austin.

Will the heat and power stay on this time?

Unlike during the 2021 winter storm, the power grid is expected to continue functioning because “temperatures will be slightly warmer [than they were that year], no significant precipitation is forecast, and the extreme cold (for Texas) is not expected to last for days on end,” according to KUT.

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Flood Statement National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 339 PM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Trinity River at Riverside affecting Walker, Polk, Trinity and San Jacinto Counties. Trinity River at Liberty affecting Liberty County. Trinity River near Moss Bluff affecting Liberty and Chambers Counties. For the Trinity River...including Riverside, Liberty, Moss Bluff... Moderate flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/hgx. The next statement will be issued by Friday morning at 945 AM CDT. /RVRT2.1.ER.240531T0027Z.240616T0245Z.240623T1200Z.NO/ 339 PM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024 ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Trinity River at Riverside. * WHEN...Until Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...At 135.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding continues as significant backwater up Thomas Lake floods the lowest areas in the Green Rich Shore Subdivision in Walker County with the boat ramp completely inundated. The lowest lying areas in the Deep River Plantation Subdivision and FM 980 northwest of Riverside are threatened. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 135.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 132.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:30 PM CDT Thursday was 136.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday morning and continue falling to 131.3 feet early Tuesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 133.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 135.7 feet on 06/29/2004. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun Trinity River Riverside 133.5 135.7 Thu 2 pm CDT 134.9 134.3 133.2

Flood Statement National Weather Service Shreveport LA 844 PM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Neches River Near Diboll affecting Tyler, Angelina, Polk, Trinity and Houston Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas... Neches River Near Alto affecting Anderson, Trinity, Cherokee and Houston Counties. Neches River Near Neches affecting Anderson, Cherokee and Houston Counties. For the Neches River...including Lake Palestine, Neches, Alto, Diboll, Rockland...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website address into your favorite web browser URL bar: https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/SHV The next statement will be issued Friday evening at 845 PM CDT. /ATOT2.3.ER.240531T0852Z.240610T2000Z.240622T0000Z.NO/ 844 PM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024 ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Neches River near Alto. * WHEN...Until Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Boat ramps and picnic areas near the river will begin to flood. Ranchers should move cattle and equipment near the river to higher ground. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:15 PM CDT Thursday was 17.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow evening and continue falling to 13.3 feet Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Statement National Weather Service Shreveport LA 844 PM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Neches River Near Diboll affecting Tyler, Angelina, Polk, Trinity and Houston Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas... Neches River Near Alto affecting Anderson, Trinity, Cherokee and Houston Counties. Neches River Near Neches affecting Anderson, Cherokee and Houston Counties. For the Neches River...including Lake Palestine, Neches, Alto, Diboll, Rockland...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website address into your favorite web browser URL bar: https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/SHV The next statement will be issued Friday evening at 845 PM CDT. /DIBT2.1.ER.240531T1734Z.240610T0215Z.240625T1800Z.NO/ 844 PM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024 ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Neches River near Diboll. * WHEN...Until Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding of boat ramps, paths, and trails. Move livestock and equipment to higher ground. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:15 PM CDT Thursday was 14.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Tuesday afternoon and continue falling to 11.9 feet Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Statement National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 339 PM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Trinity River at Riverside affecting Walker, Polk, Trinity and San Jacinto Counties. Trinity River at Liberty affecting Liberty County. Trinity River near Moss Bluff affecting Liberty and Chambers Counties. For the Trinity River...including Riverside, Liberty, Moss Bluff... Moderate flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/hgx. The next statement will be issued by Friday morning at 945 AM CDT. /MBFT2.1.ER.240428T1900Z.240507T1900Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 339 PM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024 ...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Trinity River near Moss Bluff. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 12.2 feet, Minor lowland flooding begins in the vicinity of the gage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:30 PM CDT Thursday was 14.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 14.5 feet. - Flood stage is 12.2 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.5 feet on 07/21/2007. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun Trinity River Moss Bluff 12.2 14.5 Thu 2 pm CDT 14.5 14.5 14.5

Flood Statement National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 339 PM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Trinity River at Riverside affecting Walker, Polk, Trinity and San Jacinto Counties. Trinity River at Liberty affecting Liberty County. Trinity River near Moss Bluff affecting Liberty and Chambers Counties. For the Trinity River...including Riverside, Liberty, Moss Bluff... Moderate flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/hgx. The next statement will be issued by Friday morning at 945 AM CDT. /LBYT2.2.ER.240603T1900Z.240621T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 339 PM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024 ...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Trinity River at Liberty. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 27.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding begins as roads into several outlying communities above Liberty are closed with residents in 5 or 6 subdivisions cut off if not evacuated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 28.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 21.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:15 PM CDT Thursday was 28.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 28.9 feet. - Flood stage is 26.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 28.9 feet on 11/18/1998. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun Trinity River Liberty 26.0 28.8 Thu 3 pm CDT 28.9 28.9 28.9

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An anticipated tropical storm is expected to bring heavy downpours, high winds and the possibility of tornadoes to southern Texas and the Rio Grande Valley on Wednesday.

A tropical cyclone is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm before arriving in northeastern Mexico by Wednesday evening, according to the National Weather Service . Tropical storm conditions with wind gusts up to 57 mph are expected along the Texas coast south of the San Luis Pass.

Heavy rainfall and the threat of flash floods will intensify in the western Gulf Coast, according to National Hurricane Center Director Michael Brennan.

"Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues," the weather service said. "Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may become dangerous rivers. Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed."

The cyclone is predicted to bring rainfall totals of 5 to 10 inches from northeastern Mexico to south Texas, possibly peaking at 15 inches. The weather service's office in Brownsville, Texas reported a 40% chance of rapid onset flooding Wednesday with rainfall totals of 2 to 3 inches possibly lasting hours.

The National Weather Service said that "the situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes" and warned residents to seek safe shelter.

Forecasters said the eventual storm is expected to weaken upon landfall Wednesday night and diminish by Thursday evening. More downpours will continue across the Rio Grande Valley and south Texas on Thursday before conditions improve.

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The first named storm of the hurricane season strengthened slightly late Wednesday as it moved toward Mexico’s Gulf Coast, threatening rainfall of up to 20 inches there, as well as flooding and heavy rain in Texas, officials said.

Tropical Storm Alberto formed over the western Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday morning, and its center is expected to reach Mexico's Gulf coast early Thursday, according to the National Hurricane Center.

The storm is large, with tropical-storm-force winds extending out 460 miles.

The storm’s maximum sustained winds strengthened to 50 mph from 40 mph,  the National Hurricane Center  said in a 10 p.m. local time update, Once it hits Mexico, it is expected weaken rapidly as it moves inland.

The center of Alberto was about 120 miles east-southeast of Tampico, Mexico, and around 290 miles south-southeast of Brownsville, Texas, at 1 a.m. Central Standard Time, the hurricane center said Thursday. It was traveling west at about 9 mph.

Mexico’s civil protection coordination agency said late Wednesday on social media that rain was beginning to fall in Tampico, and warned people to stay inside, stay safe, and not drive during the storm.

A tropical storm warning is in effect for the northeastern coast of Mexico, as well as the Texas coast from the mouth of the Rio Grande up to San Luis Pass, which is near Houston. High winds and as much as 10 to 15 inches of rain are expected in Corpus Christi.

Gov. Greg Abbott  issued a disaster declaration  for 51 Texas counties "to ensure Texans and at-risk regions have the resources and personnel needed to respond to this storm,” he said in a statement.

The National Weather Service said moderate coastal flooding was observed across the Texas Gulf Coast as the storm approached Mexico.

Dustin Leeds and Kristine Martin, of Houston, were on vacation in Freeport, Texas, and woke up Wednesday to floodwaters that were thigh-high.

Martin woke up at around 5:30 a.m. after having heard heavy rain: “I opened the blinds and was like, ‘Huh, the ocean looks closer,’” she joked.

Residents seemed to be taking it in stride. Homes are raised in the area because of flood risk, and many people had moved their cars to safety in advance.

“Everybody’s still in their homes. There’s two other families in houses right around us that were just — they were hanging out, living their best life,” Leeds said.

A storm surge of 2 to 4 feet is possible from Sargent, Texas, to the Sabine Pass.

There could also be a few tornadoes in deep South Texas overnight Wednesday into Thursday, the weather service said.

On Thursday, the storm’s center is forecast to move west into Mexico then weaken, most likely dissipating by Thursday night, the National Hurricane Center said.

Some parts of Mexico, including Coahuila, Nuevo León and Tamaulipas, could get maximum totals of 20 inches of rain, the hurricane center said.

The Texas A&M Forest Service has mobilized four teams comprising 100 personnel and 24 vehicles, while the Texas National Guard has three platoons of more than 40 personnel in total, alongside 20 vehicles, including Chinook helicopters.

The weather service advised people in areas affected by the storm to have five to seven days' supplies of food, water and other necessities on hand.

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Advisories issued for Potential Tropical Cyclone One, two more areas to watch in tropics

by Jennifer Collins

The system has a high chance of becoming a Tropical Storm by Wednesday. The first name of the 2024 Hurricane Season is Alberto. (WPEC)

Potential Tropical Cyclone One

The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Potential Tropical Cyclone One in the southwest Gulf of Mexico.

A potential tropical cyclone is a designation used by the National Hurricane Center to indicate a disturbance that is not yet a tropical storm but has the potential to bring that kind of weather to the U.S. within 48 hours.

The system has a high chance of becoming a Tropical Storm by Wednesday. The first name of the 2024 Hurricane Season is Alberto.

A Tropical Storm Warnings has been issued for the Texas coast from Port O'Connor to the mouth of the Rio Grande. A Tropical Storm Watch has also been issued for the northeast coast of Mexico. Tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area by Wednesday.

Potential Tropical Cyclone One is forecast to bring heavy rain and coastal flooding to much of the western Gulf Coast. A Flood Watch has been issued for southeast Texas through the end of the week.

Southwestern Gulf of Mexico

Another area of low pressure is forecast to develop over the Bay of Campeche this weekend. Gradual development is possible early next week as it moves slowly north-northwest. This area currently has a 20% chance of development over the next 7 days.

Southwestern Atlantic

The other area we are monitoring is located several hundred miles east of the Bahamas, where a trough of low pressure is producing showers and storms.

Conditions could become favorable for some gradual development as the area moves west-northwest through the week. The system is forecast to approach the southeastern United States by Friday.

Development chances are low, only 10% to 20% through the next two to seven days. If something does develop, it likely stays to our north and doesn't impact us.

We could see more moisture moving this way, however, so rain chances increase a bit later this week.

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Downpours slowly ending

Intermittent showers end shortly after sunset.

Justin Horne , Weather Authority Meteorologist / Reporter

Adam Caskey , KSAT Weather Authority Meteorologist

FORECAST HIGHLIGHTS :

• Rain Ends later this evening
• Stray showers tomorrow afternoon (far fewer than today)
• Temperatures back into the 90s

The tropical downpours will come to an end a few hours after sunset this evening, and leave us with a very humid night in the 70s.

A few showers could develop tomorrow afternoon, but the coverage will be very limited and most of us will stay dry. More than anything, expect morning clouds then afternoon sunshine with a high near 90°

The weekend looks sunny and warm with highs in the low to mid 90s, which is near average for this time of year. Daily afternoon pop-up showers are possible next week, but coverage and accumulations will be minimal. Temperatures remain in the 90s next week (no triple digits!).

SUMMER STARTS TODAY

The summer solstice occurs today at 3:51pm. That means we officially move into summer with the Northern Hemisphere tilted toward the sun. It is the longest day of the year, with more than 14 hours of daylight.

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About the Authors

Justin horne.

Justin Horne is a meteorologist and reporter for KSAT 12 News. When severe weather rolls through, Justin will hop in the KSAT 12 Storm Chaser to safely bring you the latest weather conditions from across South Texas. On top of delivering an accurate forecast, Justin often reports on one of his favorite topics: Texas history.

Adam Caskey

Adam Caskey has been a meteorologist with KSAT's Weather Authority team since April 2014. He previously worked in North Dakota and Washington, D.C., where he earned the "Certified Broadcast Meteorologist" designation by the American Meteorological Association. A native Minnesotan, Adam loves to fish and enjoys the outdoors.

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