Austin, TX Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Austin.

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Flood Warning issued May 16 at 10:55AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Texas... Calcasieu River near White Oak Park Atchafalaya River At Morgan City Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage Sabine River Near Deweyville ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana... Mermentau River Near Mermentau Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Sabine River near Deweyville. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Lowest roads beside the river flood around Deweyville and subject to being closed. In addition, low-lying roads in Southwest Beauregard Parish are flooded including Robert Clark Road. Flooding occurs on the south side of Niblett Bluff Park with access roads to camp houses cut off around the park. Access roads to the river in Northeastern Orange County become flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 24.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Friday was 25.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 24.4 feet Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 24.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Rip Current Statement issued May 16 at 10:12AM CDT until May 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Flood Warning issued May 16 at 9:06AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Angelina River Near Lufkin affecting Nacogdoches and Angelina Counties. For the Angelina River...including Lufkin...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Angelina River near Lufkin. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 165.0 feet, Expect flooding to continue for several days with the majority of the gravel access roadway flooded. Boaters and four wheel-operators should use caution traversing both upstream and downstream on the Angelina River as currents can become swift and turbulent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 164.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 158.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Friday was 164.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 162.2 feet Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 161.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 16 at 9:03AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Neches River Near Diboll affecting Angelina, Polk, Tyler, Trinity and Houston Counties. For the Neches River...including Diboll...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Neches River near Diboll. * WHEN...Until further notice. * 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 AM CDT Friday the stage was 13.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:15 AM CDT Friday was 13.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 12.7 feet Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 16 at 9:02AM CDT until May 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Neches River Near Alto affecting Anderson, Cherokee, Trinity and Houston Counties. For the Neches River...including Alto...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Neches River near Alto. * WHEN...Until Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Expect moderate to severe flooding of the heavily wooded floodplain. Boat ramps and picnic areas will be completely inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 17.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:15 AM CDT Friday was 17.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Monday morning and continue falling to 14.9 feet Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 16 at 9:01AM CDT until May 20 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas... Neches River Near Neches affecting Anderson, Cherokee and Houston Counties. For the Neches River...including Neches...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Neches River near Neches. * WHEN...Until Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding. Move livestock and equipment to higher ground away from the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 13.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 AM CDT Friday was 13.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Monday afternoon and continue falling to 11.0 feet Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 16 at 8:59AM CDT until May 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas... Sabine River Near Gladewater affecting Upshur, Smith and Gregg Counties. For the Sabine River...including Gladewater...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Sabine River near Gladewater. * WHEN...Until Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, Expect minor lowland flooding with camps and picnic areas near the river suffering some flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 27.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 25.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:15 AM CDT Friday was 27.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 21.5 feet Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 26.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 16 at 8:59AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas... Sabine River Near Mineola affecting Wood and Smith Counties. For the Sabine River...including Mineola...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Sabine River near Mineola. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Expect flooding of low river bottoms with secondary roadways along with picnic and recreational areas becoming inundated as well. Ranchers should move cattle and equipment to higher ground. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 15.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:15 AM CDT Friday was 15.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 14.1 feet Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Fire Weather Watch issued May 16 at 4:07AM MDT until May 18 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED SUNDAY FOR SOUTHWEST NEW MEXICO AND FAR WEST TEXAS... .Strong southwest flow aloft crossing the Southern Rockies will induce low surface pressure over the southern High Plains on Sunday. Subsequent tightening of the surface pressure gradient will increase winds area wide. Strongest winds are forecast to occur Sunday and Monday afternoons, with gusty west winds midday. Very dry air remains in place while winds increase, creating critical fire danger for much of southern New Mexico and far west Texas. Fuel dryness is near normal for mid-May, but weather conditions will be favorable for rapid drying of fine fuels and increasing ERCs back above seasonal normals through the weekend. * AFFECTED AREA...In Texas, Fire Weather Zone 055 El Paso County, Fire Weather Zone 056 Hudspeth County. In New Mexico, Fire Weather Zone 110 Southwest Mountains/Gila NF/Apache NF/GLZ, Fire Weather Zone 111 Southwest Deserts and Lowlands/Las Cruces BLM/GLZ, Fire Weather Zone 112 South Central Lowlands and Southern Rio Grande Valley/BLM/GLZ and Fire Weather Zone 113 Capitan and Sacramento Mountains/Lincoln NF/LNZ. * WINDS...West-southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 11 percent. * EXPERIMENTAL RFTI...5 to 7 or Critical to Extreme. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 4:29AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX

The combination of well-above normal temperatures and increased humidity values will produce Heat Index values up to 110 degrees for a few hours this afternoon across portions of Starr, Hidalgo, Brooks, and Kenedy counties. A few locations, especially along the Rio Grande River in Starr and Hidalgo counties, may briefly experience Heat Index values up to 113 degrees mid-afternoon. Remember to drink plenty of water, wear lightweight and light- colored clothing, and take frequent breaks from the heat. Children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles.

Heat Advisory issued May 16 at 2:05AM CDT until May 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

* WHAT...Heat index values between 105 and 110 degrees expected. * WHERE...A portion of south central Texas. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Flood Warning issued May 15 at 9:08PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Trinity River near Moss Bluff affecting Liberty and Chambers Counties. Trinity River at Liberty affecting Liberty County. Trinity River at Riverside affecting Walker, San Jacinto, Polk and Trinity Counties. For the Trinity River...including Crockett, Riverside, Romayor, Goodrich, Liberty, Moss Bluff...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Trinity River at Liberty. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 29.0 feet, Major lowland flooding begins as homes in several subdivisions above Liberty begin flooding. Extensive flooding over much of Liberty County can be expected with each incremental rise in the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 28.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 21.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:15 PM CDT Thursday was 28.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.1 feet just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 26.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 28.1 feet on 12/23/1994. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 15 at 9:08PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Trinity River near Moss Bluff affecting Liberty and Chambers Counties. Trinity River at Liberty affecting Liberty County. Trinity River at Riverside affecting Walker, San Jacinto, Polk and Trinity Counties. For the Trinity River...including Crockett, Riverside, Romayor, Goodrich, Liberty, Moss Bluff...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Trinity River near Moss Bluff. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 15.2 feet, Moderate lowland flooding begins in the vicinity of the gage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM CDT Thursday was 14.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 14.3 feet. - Flood stage is 12.2 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.3 feet on 02/10/1992. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 15 at 9:08PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Trinity River near Moss Bluff affecting Liberty and Chambers Counties. Trinity River at Liberty affecting Liberty County. Trinity River at Riverside affecting Walker, San Jacinto, Polk and Trinity Counties. For the Trinity River...including Crockett, Riverside, Romayor, Goodrich, Liberty, Moss Bluff...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Trinity River at Riverside. * WHEN...Until further notice. * 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 8:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 135.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 132.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM CDT Thursday was 135.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 135.2 feet just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 133.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 135.1 feet on 10/30/2009. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood