The 7pm predictions from the National Weather Service has once again moved TS Beryl’s landfall slightly north of the last predicted location in Port Lavaca. The eye of the storm is currently headed for Bay City. NWS says a Tropical Storm Warning is now in effect for Jefferson, Hardin and Tyler counties until 3 AM Tuesday. A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm force winds (40 MPH or greater) are expected in the warned area. Bring in any light or loose objects that could be blown around in these winds. These winds could lead to a few power outages in these areas where winds knock tree branches on to powerlines.
The Hurricane Warning south of Port Aransas has been changed to a Tropical Storm Warning.
The Storm Surge Warning south of Port Aransas, including Corpus Christi Bay, has been discontinued.
The Tropical Storm Warning south of Port Mansfield has been discontinued.
SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:
A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for…
- Port Aransas to Sabine Pass, including Matagorda Bay and
Galveston Bay
A Hurricane Warning is in effect for…
- The Texas coast from Port Aransas northward to San Luis Pass
A Hurricane Watch is in effect for…
- The Texas coast north of San Luis Pass to Port Bolivar
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for…
- The Texas coast south of Port Aransas to Port Mansfield
- The Texas coast north of San Luis Pass to Sabine Pass
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Beryl is forecast to turn northeastward and move farther inland over eastern Texas and Arkansas late Monday and Tuesday.
Data from the Air Force Hurricane Hunters indicate that maximum sustained winds have increased to near 70 mph (110 km/h) with higher gusts. Strengthening is expected, and Beryl is forecast to become a
hurricane again tonight. Additional strengthening is expected before Beryl reaches the Texas coast early Monday.
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 115 miles (185 km) from the center. NOAA buoy 42019 recently reported a sustained wind of 33 mph (54 km/h) and a gust of 42 mph (68 km/h).
The estimated minimum central pressure is 987 mb (29.15 inches) based on Air Force Reserve dropsonde data.
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