Columbia Historical Museum Association, TX Weather Warnings
Flood Warning issued May 14 at 8:59PM CDT until May 20 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas... Navasota River near Normangee affecting Brazos, Madison and Grimes Counties. Brazos River near West Columbia affecting Brazoria County. Brazos River near Rosharon affecting Brazoria and Fort Bend Counties. For the Navasota River...including Normangee...Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Brazos River near West Columbia. * WHEN...Until early Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding begins as water escapes the mainstem of the Brazos River approximately 6 miles downstream of the gauge. Lowest homes in Bar X are threatened. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 25.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 20 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday was 25.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday afternoon and continue falling to 22.9 feet Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 23.0 feet. - Flood History...No available flood history. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. 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. Wednesday afternoon at 300 PM CDT.
National Weather Service
Air Quality Alert issued May 14 at 2:16PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX AQAHGX The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Houston, Galveston, and Brazoria area for Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of ozone pollution in the Houston, Galveston, and surrounding areas on Wednesday. You can help prevent ozone pollution by sharing a ride, walking, riding a bicycle, taking your lunch to work, avoiding drive through lanes, conserving energy and keeping your vehicle properly tuned. For more information on ozone: Ozone: The Facts www.tceq.texas.gov/airquality/monops/ozonefacts.html EPA AirNow: www.airnow.gov/?city=Houston&state=TX&country=USA Take Care of Texas: www.takecareoftexas.org/conservation-tips/keep-our-air-clean
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