[Advising] FW: EM Alert 1: Flash Flooding Threat continues this morning across portions of South Central Texas

FYI From: Lorenzo Sanchez Sent: Monday, August 07, 2017 9:11 AM To: Be Prepared <BePrepared(a)utsa.edu&gt; Subject: EM Alert 1: Flash Flooding Threat continues this morning across portions of South Central Texas UTSA Preparedness Partners, As is evident, a storm cluster has settled in to the San Antonio region bringing with it a few inches of rain as of 9 am. Across the city there are many roads and some highways closed due to flooding. UTSA PD continues to monitor campus conditions, and will address flooding issues as they arise. The storm system will persist through the morning hours, and another 1-2 inches of rain is possible. A Flash Flood Warning is in effect through 10:15 am. For highway conditions and street closures in San Antonio, click the links below: Resources: · National Weather Service – San Antonio: http://www.weather.gov/sanantonio · Turn Around, Don’t Drown – Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eI6mIlHKrVY&feature=youtu.be · Street Closures: http://www.sanantonio.gov/public-works/emergencystreetclosures.aspx · Highway Conditions: www.drivetexas.org<http://www.drivetexas.org> Please be weather-aware and use your best judgment regarding your safety. This information is for wide-distribution within your departments. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks! ______________________________ Lorenzo D. Sanchez, MPA, CEM Director of Emergency Management The University of Texas at San Antonio University Police Department Office of Emergency Management One UTSA Circle San Antonio, Texas 78249 Phone: (210) 458-6756 Fax: (210) 458-7602 Email: lorenzo.sanchez@utsa.edu<mailto:lorenzo.sanchez@utsa.edu> Website: www.utsa.edu/utsapd<http://www.utsa.edu/utsapd> [Image result for facebook circle icon for email signature]<https://www.facebook.com/UTSAOEM/>[Image result for twitter circle icon for email signature]<https://twitter.com/utsa_police> [Image result for linkedin circle icon for email signature] <https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorenzo-dean-sanchez-9a363a3b> [utsa alerts circle icon] <http://www.alerts.utsa.edu/> [Image result for thunderstorm icon for email signature] <http://www.weather.gov/sanantonio> From: paul.yura@noaa.gov<mailto:paul.yura@noaa.gov> [mailto:paul.yura@noaa.gov] On Behalf Of SR-EWX Alert - NOAA Service Account Sent: Monday, August 7, 2017 8:56 AM Subject: Flash Flooding Threat continues this morning across portions of South Central Texas [Inline image 1] Good Morning South-Central Texas Partners, Headline: ...Localized and Urban Flash Flooding threat will continue this morning... Area of Concern: Lingering high water in the Hill Country...ongoing flash flood threat in Bexar, Medina, Bandera Counties into late morning... Threats & Impacts: Rainfall: Additional 1-2 inches of rain are possible along and south of I-10. Some low crossings will remain or become flooded. Creeks and some rivers are experiencing high water. Timing and Overview: Late last night a storm cluster over north Texas moved south and produced rain totals of 5-8 inches of rain across portions of Llano and Burnet Counties. Some flash flooding was observed in this area but luckily the recent dry conditions have helped limit the overall flooding and flash flooding threat. This same storm cluster has pushed south this morning and has dropped widespread 1-3 inches of rain across much of South Central Texas (excluding the far west). Some flash flooding is still ongoing across Bexar, Medina, and Bandera Counties. Areas near Interstate 10 east of San Antonio, storms will produce a good 1-2 inches of rain. Storms are moving fairly quickly so flooding threats will be low across the eastern half of South Central Texas. Areas to the west near Uvalde and Del Rio have yet to have any rain. This may change over the next few hours as storms move into the Rio Grande Plains. There is a possibility of additional storms forming later this even and into tonight. Areas that have seen high rainfall totals will have to keep a good watch on the weather the next 12-24 hours as additional rains may cause more flooding and Rapid Rises in water levels. Confidence: Moderate to High Additional Information Resources: * NWS Austin / San Antonio Contact Numbers: 800-292-5508<tel:888-579-9731> or 830-606-3617<tel:361-289-0725> * NWS Austin / San Antonio Webpage: http://www.weather.gov/sanantonio * Online Flood Reporting: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/StormReport/SubmitReport.php?site=EWX * Sign up to be Rainfall Observer: http://cocorahs.org/Application.aspx * AHPS River Forecasts: http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=ewx Request for Information: Please relay flooding reports and/or photo’s of flooding to sr-ewx.alert@noaa.gov<mailto:sr-ewx.alert@noaa.gov> Sincerely, Paul Yura NWS Austin / San Antonio Weather Forecast Office 2090 Airport Road New Braunfels, TX 78130 weather.gov/austin<http://www.weather.gov/austin> Forecast Desk: 830-606-3617<tel:830-606-3617> sr-ewx.alert@noaa.gov<mailto:sr-ewx.alert@noaa.gov> [Inline image 2]