FYI

 

From: Lorenzo Sanchez
Sent: Monday, August 07, 2017 9:11 AM
To: Be Prepared <BePrepared@utsa.edu>
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

 

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

Website:  www.utsa.edu/utsapd

 

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From: 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

 

 

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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: 

Request for Information: 

Please relay flooding reports and/or photo’s of flooding to sr-ewx.alert@noaa.gov 

Sincerely,

Paul Yura

NWS Austin / San Antonio

Weather Forecast Office

2090 Airport Road

New Braunfels, TX 78130

Forecast Desk: 830-606-3617

 

 


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