Special Marine Warning
Special Marine Warning
GMZ330-350-355-370-375-231700-
/O.NEW.KHGX.MA.W.0069.260723T1530Z-260723T1700Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Special Marine Warning
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
1030 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
The National Weather Service in League City has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for...
Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20
NM...
Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM...
Matagorda Bay...
Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to 60
NM...
Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM...
* Until noon CDT.
* At 1029 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing
waterspouts were located along a line extending from 11 nm south
of Galveston 344 to 6 nm east of Brazos 548, moving northwest at
15 knots.
HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts to 40 knots. Locally higher
gusts possible.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally
hazardous seas. Small craft could be damaged in briefly
higher winds and suddenly higher waves.
* Locations impacted include...
Brazos 400, Matagorda Island 607, Matagorda Ship Channel, Brazos
469, Brazos 548, Brazos 439, Matagorda Island 557, Galveston 344,
Tabs Buoy W, Brazos B133, Brazos 490, Matagorda Jetty, and eastern
East Matagorda Bay.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.
Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily
overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor
immediately.
&&
LAT...LON 2892 9534 2857 9506 2799 9591 2841 9638
TIME...MOT...LOC 1529Z 104DEG 9KT 2855 9521 2826 9565
WATERSPOUT...POSSIBLE
HAIL...0.00IN
WIND...40KTS
$$
Self
Tropical Storm Warning
Bertha Local Watch/Warning Statement/Advisory Number 17
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX AL022026
1030 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
TXZ214-232330-
/O.CON.KHGX.TR.W.1002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
Chambers-
1030 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED
- Anahuac
- Beach City
- Mont Belview
* WIND
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind
- Peak Wind Forecast: 20-30 mph with gusts to 35 mph
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39
to 57 mph
- The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: Plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical storm
force.
- PREPARE: Last minute efforts to protect property should now
be complete. The area remains subject to limited wind
damage.
- ACT: Now is the time to shelter from hazardous wind.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Unfolding
- Potential impacts from the main wind event are unfolding.
* STORM SURGE
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Localized storm surge possible
- Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for up to 2 feet
above ground somewhere within surge prone areas
- Window of concern: through Friday morning
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm
surge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground
- The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: Shelter against storm surge flooding greater than 1
foot above ground.
- PREPARE: All flood preparations should be complete. Expect
flooding of low-lying roads and property.
- ACT: Stay away from storm surge prone areas. Continue to
follow the instructions of local officials.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Unfolding
- Potential impacts from the main surge event are unfolding.
* FLOODING RAIN
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
- Peak Rainfall Amounts: No additional significant rainfall
forecast
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Little or no
potential for flooding rain
- The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from
the previous assessment.
- PLAN: There is little or no potential for flooding rain.
- PREPARE: Little to no preparations are needed to protect
against flooding rain at this time.
- ACT: Monitor for changes to the forecast.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
- Little to no potential impacts from flooding rain.
* TORNADO
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
- Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Tornadoes not expected
- The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: Tornadoes are not expected. Showers and thunderstorms
with gusty winds may still occur.
- PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to protect
against tornadoes at this time. Keep informed of the latest
tornado situation.
- ACT: Listen for changes in the forecast.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
- Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes.
* FOR MORE INFORMATION:
- Hurricane Preparedness: Federal Emergency Management Agency
- http://ready.gov/hurricanes
- Local weather conditions and forecasts: NWS Houston/Galveston, TX
- http://www.weather.gov/hgx/
$$
Bertha Local Watch/Warning Statement/Advisory Number 17
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX AL022026
1030 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
TXZ337-232330-
/O.CON.KHGX.TR.W.1002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
Coastal Brazoria-
1030 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED
- Freeport
- Lake Jackson
* WIND
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind
- Peak Wind Forecast: 20-30 mph with gusts to 30 mph
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39
to 57 mph
- The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: Plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical storm
force.
- PREPARE: Remaining efforts to protect property should be
completed as soon as possible. Prepare for limited wind
damage.
- ACT: Move to safe shelter before the wind becomes hazardous.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited
- Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
- Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or
uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees
are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown
over.
- A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within
urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving
conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways.
- Scattered power and communications outages.
* STORM SURGE
- No storm surge inundation forecast
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Little to no storm
surge flooding
- The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: There is little to no threat of storm surge flooding.
Rough surf, coastal erosion, and life-threatening rip
currents are possible.
- PREPARE: Little to no preparations for storm surge flooding
are needed.
- ACT: Follow the instructions of local officials. Monitor
forecasts.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
- Little to no potential impacts from storm surge flooding.
* FLOODING RAIN
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
- Peak Rainfall Amounts: No additional significant rainfall
forecast
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Little or no
potential for flooding rain
- The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from
the previous assessment.
- PLAN: There is little or no potential for flooding rain.
- PREPARE: Little to no preparations are needed to protect
against flooding rain at this time.
- ACT: Monitor for changes to the forecast.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
- Little to no potential impacts from flooding rain.
* TORNADO
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
- Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Tornadoes not expected
- The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: Tornadoes are not expected. Showers and thunderstorms
with gusty winds may still occur.
- PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to protect
against tornadoes at this time. Keep informed of the latest
tornado situation.
- ACT: Listen for changes in the forecast.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
- Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes.
* FOR MORE INFORMATION:
- Hurricane Preparedness: Federal Emergency Management Agency
- http://ready.gov/hurricanes
- Local weather conditions and forecasts: NWS Houston/Galveston, TX
- http://www.weather.gov/hgx/
$$
Bertha Local Watch/Warning Statement/Advisory Number 17
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX AL022026
1030 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
TXZ338-232330-
/O.CON.KHGX.TR.W.1002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
Coastal Galveston-
1030 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED
- Dickinson
- Eastern League City
- Texas City
* WIND
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind
- Peak Wind Forecast: 20-30 mph with gusts to 35 mph
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39
to 57 mph
- The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: Plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical storm
force.
- PREPARE: Remaining efforts to protect property should be
completed as soon as possible. Prepare for limited wind
damage.
- ACT: Move to safe shelter before the wind becomes hazardous.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited
- Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
- Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or
uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees
are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown
over.
- A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within
urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving
conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways.
- Scattered power and communications outages.
* STORM SURGE
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Localized storm surge possible
- Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for up to 2 feet
above ground somewhere within surge prone areas
- Window of concern: through Friday morning
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm
surge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground
- The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: Shelter against storm surge flooding greater than 1
foot above ground.
- PREPARE: All flood preparations should be complete. Expect
flooding of low-lying roads and property.
- ACT: Stay away from storm surge prone areas. Continue to
follow the instructions of local officials.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Unfolding
- Potential impacts from the main surge event are unfolding.
* FLOODING RAIN
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
- Peak Rainfall Amounts: No additional significant rainfall
forecast
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Little or no
potential for flooding rain
- The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from
the previous assessment.
- PLAN: There is little or no potential for flooding rain.
- PREPARE: Little to no preparations are needed to protect
against flooding rain at this time.
- ACT: Monitor for changes to the forecast.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
- Little to no potential impacts from flooding rain.
* TORNADO
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
- Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Tornadoes not expected
- The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: Tornadoes are not expected. Showers and thunderstorms
with gusty winds may still occur.
- PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to protect
against tornadoes at this time. Keep informed of the latest
tornado situation.
- ACT: Listen for changes in the forecast.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
- Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes.
* FOR MORE INFORMATION:
- Hurricane Preparedness: Federal Emergency Management Agency
- http://ready.gov/hurricanes
- Local weather conditions and forecasts: NWS Houston/Galveston, TX
- http://www.weather.gov/hgx/
$$
Bertha Local Watch/Warning Statement/Advisory Number 17
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX AL022026
1030 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
TXZ437-232330-
/O.CON.KHGX.TR.W.1002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
Brazoria Islands-
1030 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED
- Surfside Beach
* WIND
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind
- Peak Wind Forecast: 25-35 mph with gusts to 45 mph
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39
to 57 mph
- The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: Plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical storm
force.
- PREPARE: Remaining efforts to protect property should be
completed as soon as possible. Prepare for limited wind
damage.
- ACT: Move to safe shelter before the wind becomes hazardous.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited
- Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
- Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or
uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees
are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown
over.
- A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within
urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving
conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways.
- Scattered power and communications outages.
* STORM SURGE
- No storm surge inundation forecast
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Little to no storm
surge flooding
- The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: There is little to no threat of storm surge flooding.
Rough surf, coastal erosion, and life-threatening rip
currents are possible.
- PREPARE: Little to no preparations for storm surge flooding
are needed.
- ACT: Follow the instructions of local officials. Monitor
forecasts.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
- Little to no potential impacts from storm surge flooding.
* FLOODING RAIN
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
- Peak Rainfall Amounts: No additional significant rainfall
forecast
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Little or no
potential for flooding rain
- The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from
the previous assessment.
- PLAN: There is little or no potential for flooding rain.
- PREPARE: Little to no preparations are needed to protect
against flooding rain at this time.
- ACT: Monitor for changes to the forecast.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
- Little to no potential impacts from flooding rain.
* TORNADO
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
- Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Tornadoes not expected
- The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: Tornadoes are not expected. Showers and thunderstorms
with gusty winds may still occur.
- PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to protect
against tornadoes at this time. Keep informed of the latest
tornado situation.
- ACT: Listen for changes in the forecast.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
- Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes.
* FOR MORE INFORMATION:
- Hurricane Preparedness: Federal Emergency Management Agency
- http://ready.gov/hurricanes
- Local weather conditions and forecasts: NWS Houston/Galveston, TX
- http://www.weather.gov/hgx/
$$
Bertha Local Watch/Warning Statement/Advisory Number 17
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX AL022026
1030 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
TXZ438-232330-
/O.CON.KHGX.TR.W.1002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
Galveston Island-
1030 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED
- Galveston
- Jamaica Beach
- West End Galveston Island
* WIND
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Equivalent Tropical Storm force wind
- Peak Wind Forecast: 30-40 mph with gusts to 45 mph
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39
to 57 mph
- The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: Plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical storm
force.
- PREPARE: Remaining efforts to protect property should be
completed as soon as possible. Prepare for limited wind
damage.
- ACT: Move to safe shelter before the wind becomes hazardous.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited
- Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
- Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or
uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees
are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown
over.
- A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within
urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving
conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways.
- Scattered power and communications outages.
* STORM SURGE
- No storm surge inundation forecast
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Little to no storm
surge flooding
- The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: There is little to no threat of storm surge flooding.
Rough surf, coastal erosion, and life-threatening rip
currents are possible.
- PREPARE: Little to no preparations for storm surge flooding
are needed.
- ACT: Follow the instructions of local officials. Monitor
forecasts.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
- Little to no potential impacts from storm surge flooding.
* FLOODING RAIN
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
- Peak Rainfall Amounts: No additional significant rainfall
forecast
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Little or no
potential for flooding rain
- The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from
the previous assessment.
- PLAN: There is little or no potential for flooding rain.
- PREPARE: Little to no preparations are needed to protect
against flooding rain at this time.
- ACT: Monitor for changes to the forecast.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
- Little to no potential impacts from flooding rain.
* TORNADO
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
- Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Tornadoes not expected
- The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: Tornadoes are not expected. Showers and thunderstorms
with gusty winds may still occur.
- PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to protect
against tornadoes at this time. Keep informed of the latest
tornado situation.
- ACT: Listen for changes in the forecast.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
- Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes.
* FOR MORE INFORMATION:
- Hurricane Preparedness: Federal Emergency Management Agency
- http://ready.gov/hurricanes
- Local weather conditions and forecasts: NWS Houston/Galveston, TX
- http://www.weather.gov/hgx/
$$
Bertha Local Watch/Warning Statement/Advisory Number 17
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX AL022026
1030 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
TXZ439-232330-
/O.CON.KHGX.TR.W.1002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
Bolivar Peninsula-
1030 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED
- Bolivar
- Crystal Beach
- High Island
* WIND
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Equivalent Tropical Storm force wind
- Peak Wind Forecast: 30-40 mph with gusts to 45 mph
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39
to 57 mph
- The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: Plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical storm
force.
- PREPARE: Last minute efforts to protect property should now
be complete. The area remains subject to limited wind
damage.
- ACT: Now is the time to shelter from hazardous wind.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Unfolding
- Potential impacts from the main wind event are unfolding.
* STORM SURGE
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Localized storm surge possible
- Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for up to 2 feet
above ground somewhere within surge prone areas
- Window of concern: through Friday morning
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm
surge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground
- The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: Shelter against storm surge flooding greater than 1
foot above ground.
- PREPARE: All flood preparations should be complete. Expect
flooding of low-lying roads and property.
- ACT: Stay away from storm surge prone areas. Continue to
follow the instructions of local officials.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Unfolding
- Potential impacts from the main surge event are unfolding.
* FLOODING RAIN
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
- Peak Rainfall Amounts: No additional significant rainfall
forecast
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Little or no
potential for flooding rain
- The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from
the previous assessment.
- PLAN: There is little or no potential for flooding rain.
- PREPARE: Little to no preparations are needed to protect
against flooding rain at this time.
- ACT: Monitor for changes to the forecast.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
- Little to no potential impacts from flooding rain.
* TORNADO
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
- Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Tornadoes not expected
- The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: Tornadoes are not expected. Showers and thunderstorms
with gusty winds may still occur.
- PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to protect
against tornadoes at this time. Keep informed of the latest
tornado situation.
- ACT: Listen for changes in the forecast.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
- Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes.
* FOR MORE INFORMATION:
- Hurricane Preparedness: Federal Emergency Management Agency
- http://ready.gov/hurricanes
- Local weather conditions and forecasts: NWS Houston/Galveston, TX
- http://www.weather.gov/hgx/
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1024 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
GMZ430-432-435-436-450-452-455-470-472-475-232330-
/O.CON.KLCH.TR.W.1002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays-
Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays-
Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City
LA out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM-
Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to
60 NM-
Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City
LA from 20 to 60 NM-
1024 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
seas 7 to 10 ft.
* WHERE...Portions of and the coastal lakes and bays of the Gulf
of America.
* WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds possible until early this
evening.
* IMPACTS...Tropical storm force winds and hazardous seas will
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast for the Gulf of America...CORRECTED
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami, FL
1108 AM EDT Thu Jul 23 2026
Corrected thunderstorm coverage in NW Gulf
Offshore Waters Forecast for the Gulf of America
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
GMZ040-240245-
NW Gulf of America including Stetson Bank-
1108 AM EDT Thu Jul 23 2026
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING...
.TODAY...TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS. S to SW winds 20 to 25 kt S
of 27N, and SW 30 to 40 kt N of 27N. Seas 4 to 6 ft, building to
6 to 9 ft in the afternoon. Numerous showers and tstms.
.TONIGHT...S to SW winds 15 to 20 kt, shifting to SE to S late.
Seas 7 to 10 ft in SW swell.
.FRI...SE to S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
.SAT...SE winds 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 ft or less.
.SUN...SE to S winds 10 kt. Seas 3 ft or less.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 ft or less.
.MON...S to SW winds 10 kt. Seas 3 ft or less.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast for the Gulf of America...CORRECTED
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami, FL
1108 AM EDT Thu Jul 23 2026
Corrected thunderstorm coverage in NW Gulf
Offshore Waters Forecast for the Gulf of America
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
GMZ041-240245-
SW Louisiana Offshore Waters including Flower Garden Bank Marine
Sanctuary-
1108 AM EDT Thu Jul 23 2026
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING...
.TODAY...TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS. W of 92W, SW winds 35 to
40 kt. E of 92W, S to SW winds 30 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to
25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 10 to 15 ft. Scattered showers and
isolated tstms.
.TONIGHT...SE to S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft in W swell,
subsiding to 6 to 8 ft in W swell late.
.FRI...SE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...E to SE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
.SAT...E to SE winds 10 kt. Seas 3 ft or less.
.SAT NIGHT...SE winds 10 kt. Seas 3 ft or less.
.SUN...S winds 10 kt in the morning, becoming variable less than
5 kt. Seas 3 ft or less.
.SUN NIGHT...Variable winds less than 5 kt, becoming S to SW
10 kt late. Seas 3 ft or less.
.MON...SW to W winds 10 kt in the morning, becoming variable less
than 5 kt. Seas 3 ft or less.
$$
Bertha Local Watch/Warning Statement/Advisory Number 17
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA AL022026
1002 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
LAZ073-232315-
/O.CON.KLCH.TR.W.1002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
West Cameron-
1002 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED
- Johnson Bayou
- Holly Beach
- Hackberry
* WIND
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind
- Peak Wind Forecast: 20-30 mph with gusts to 35 mph
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39
to 57 mph
- The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: Plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical storm
force.
- PREPARE: Efforts to protect property should now be
underway. Prepare for limited wind damage.
- ACT: Act now to complete preparations before the wind
becomes hazardous.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited
- Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
- Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or
uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees
are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown
over.
- A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within
urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving
conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways.
- Scattered power and communications outages.
* STORM SURGE
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Localized storm surge possible
- Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 1-2 feet
above ground somewhere within surge prone areas
- Window of concern: through Friday morning
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm
surge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground
- The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: Shelter against storm surge flooding greater than 1
foot above ground.
- PREPARE: All flood preparations should be complete. Expect
flooding of low-lying roads and property.
- ACT: Stay away from storm surge prone areas. Continue to
follow the instructions of local officials.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Unfolding
- Potential impacts from the main surge event are unfolding.
* FLOODING RAIN
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
- Peak Rainfall Amounts: No additional significant rainfall
forecast
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Little or no
potential for flooding rain
- The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from
the previous assessment.
- PLAN: There is little or no potential for flooding rain.
- PREPARE: Little to no preparations are needed to protect
against flooding rain at this time.
- ACT: Monitor for changes to the forecast.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
- Little to no potential impacts from flooding rain.
* TORNADO
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
- Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Tornadoes not expected
- The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: Tornadoes are not expected. Showers and thunderstorms
with gusty winds may still occur.
- PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to protect
against tornadoes at this time. Keep informed of the latest
tornado situation.
- ACT: Listen for changes in the forecast.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
- Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes.
$$
Bertha Local Watch/Warning Statement/Advisory Number 17
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA AL022026
1002 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
LAZ074-232315-
/O.CON.KLCH.TR.W.1002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
East Cameron-
1002 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED
- Cameron
- Creole
- Grand Chenier
* WIND
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind
- Peak Wind Forecast: 20-30 mph with gusts to 35 mph
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39
to 57 mph
- The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: The sustained wind should remain less than tropical
storm force. Conditions may still be gusty.
- PREPARE: Listen for any instructions from local officials.
- ACT: Ensure emergency readiness should the forecast change.
- REALIZED IMPACTS: Being Assessed
- Little to no additional wind impacts expected. Community
officials are now assessing the extent of actual wind
impacts accordingly.
* STORM SURGE
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Localized storm surge possible
- Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 1-2 feet
above ground somewhere within surge prone areas
- Window of concern: through Friday morning
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm
surge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground
- The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: Shelter against storm surge flooding greater than 1
foot above ground.
- PREPARE: All flood preparations should be complete. Expect
flooding of low-lying roads and property.
- ACT: Stay away from storm surge prone areas. Continue to
follow the instructions of local officials.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Unfolding
- Potential impacts from the main surge event are unfolding.
* FLOODING RAIN
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
- Peak Rainfall Amounts: No additional significant rainfall
forecast
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Little or no
potential for flooding rain
- The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from
the previous assessment.
- PLAN: There is little or no potential for flooding rain.
- PREPARE: Little to no preparations are needed to protect
against flooding rain at this time.
- ACT: Monitor for changes to the forecast.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
- Little to no potential impacts from flooding rain.
* TORNADO
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
- Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Tornadoes not expected
- The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: Tornadoes are not expected. Showers and thunderstorms
with gusty winds may still occur.
- PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to protect
against tornadoes at this time. Keep informed of the latest
tornado situation.
- ACT: Listen for changes in the forecast.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
- Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes.
$$
Bertha Local Watch/Warning Statement/Advisory Number 17
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA AL022026
1002 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
TXZ615-232315-
/O.CON.KLCH.TR.W.1002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
Lower Jefferson-
1002 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED
- Nederland
- Port Arthur
- Sabine Pass
- Sea Rim State Park
* WIND
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind
- Peak Wind Forecast: 20-30 mph with gusts to 35 mph
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39
to 57 mph
- The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: Plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical storm
force.
- PREPARE: Efforts to protect property should now be
underway. Prepare for limited wind damage.
- ACT: Act now to complete preparations before the wind
becomes hazardous.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited
- Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
- Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or
uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees
are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown
over.
- A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within
urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving
conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways.
- Scattered power and communications outages.
* STORM SURGE
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Localized storm surge possible
- Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 1-2 feet
above ground somewhere within surge prone areas
- Window of concern: through Friday morning
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm
surge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground
- The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: Shelter against storm surge flooding greater than 1
foot above ground.
- PREPARE: All flood preparations should be complete. Expect
flooding of low-lying roads and property.
- ACT: Stay away from storm surge prone areas. Continue to
follow the instructions of local officials.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Unfolding
- Potential impacts from the main surge event are unfolding.
* FLOODING RAIN
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
- Peak Rainfall Amounts: No additional significant rainfall
forecast
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Little or no
potential for flooding rain
- The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from
the previous assessment.
- PLAN: There is little or no potential for flooding rain.
- PREPARE: Little to no preparations are needed to protect
against flooding rain at this time.
- ACT: Monitor for changes to the forecast.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
- Little to no potential impacts from flooding rain.
* TORNADO
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
- Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Tornadoes not expected
- The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: Tornadoes are not expected. Showers and thunderstorms
with gusty winds may still occur.
- PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to protect
against tornadoes at this time. Keep informed of the latest
tornado situation.
- ACT: Listen for changes in the forecast.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
- Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes.
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
354 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
GMZ335-355-375-231700-
/O.CON.KHGX.TR.W.1002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
Galveston Bay-
Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM-
Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM-
354 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas
6 to 9 ft.
* WHERE...Galveston Bay, Coastal waters from High Island to
Freeport TX out 20 NM and Waters from High Island to Freeport
TX from 20 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds possible until early this
evening.
* IMPACTS...Tropical storm force winds and hazardous seas will
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
354 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
GMZ370-231700-
/O.CAN.KHGX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-260724T1100Z/
/O.EXA.KHGX.TR.W.1002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to
60 NM-
354 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
5 to 8 ft.
* WHERE...Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from
20 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds possible until late this
afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Tropical storm force winds and hazardous seas will
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Flood Warning
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
859 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
...The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Texas...
Nueces River Near Three Rivers affecting Live Oak County.
For the Nueces River...including Cotulla, Tilden, Three Rivers,
Mathis, Bluntzer, Calallen...Major flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/crp.
&&
TXC297-240500-
/O.NEW.KCRP.FL.W.0027.260727T2326Z-000000T0000Z/
/THET2.2.ER.260727T2326Z.260728T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
859 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Nueces River near Three Rivers.
* WHEN...From Monday evening until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 35.0 feet, Major lowland flooding occurs. Flow backs
up minor creeks to the slabs of lowest homes in the River Creek
Acres Subdivision, five miles southeast of George West, requiring
evacuations. Livestock are cut off and could drown in low areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 1.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Monday
evening and continue rising to 33.7 feet Tuesday morning.
Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 34.1
feet on 10/08/2017.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Below are the latest river stages and stage forecasts:
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
Nueces River
Three Rivers 25.0 1.3 Thu 8 am 1.3 2.0 3.4 13.1 33.7
&&
LAT...LON 2843 9833 2850 9808 2815 9786 2810 9794
2836 9815 2833 9833
$$
TE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
846 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...
Frio River At Tilden affecting McMullen and Live Oak Counties.
For the Frio River...including Tilden...Major flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/crp.
&&
TXC297-311-240500-
/O.EXT.KCRP.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260727T1448Z/
/TIDT2.3.ER.260721T1736Z.260722T1815Z.260726T2248Z.NR/
846 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of
record.
* WHERE...Frio River at Tilden.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 29.2 feet, This is similar to the flood on June 9
1937. The restaurant had 3 feet of water inside. Numerous homes
were flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 29.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday
afternoon and continue falling to 11.1 feet Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Below are the latest river stages and stage forecasts:
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
Frio River
Tilden 22.0 29.2 Thu 8 am 28.1 26.1 23.7 19.4 11.1
&&
LAT...LON 2865 9911 2865 9901 2852 9883 2854 9821
2844 9819 2839 9894
$$
TE
Heat Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
1210 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
TXZ163-164-176-177-195>199-210>212-226-235-335-240000-
/O.NEW.KHGX.HT.Y.0005.260723T1700Z-260724T0000Z/
Houston-Trinity-Madison-Walker-Burleson-Brazos-Washington-Grimes-
Montgomery-Colorado-Austin-Waller-Wharton-Inland Jackson-Coastal
Jackson-
Including the cities of Sealy, Bellville, Weimar, Hempstead,
Wharton, Brookshire, Trinity, Ganado, Groveton, Navasota,
Brenham, Crockett, Somerville, College Station, Columbus,
Huntsville, Eagle Lake, Waller, Edna, Bryan, El Campo, Conroe,
Madisonville, The Woodlands, Prairie View, and Caldwell
1210 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas.
* WHEN...From noon today to 7 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
&&
$$
Young
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1208 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
TXZ124-125-136>138-149>153-165>167-240100-
/O.CON.KSHV.HT.Y.0008.260723T1200Z-260724T0100Z/
Wood-Upshur-Smith-Gregg-Harrison-Cherokee-Rusk-Panola-Nacogdoches-
Shelby-Angelina-San Augustine-Sabine-
Including the cities of Hawkins, Nacogdoches, Lufkin, Jacksonville,
Pineland, Big Sandy, Henderson, Carthage, Marshall, Longview, Gilmer,
Tyler, San Augustine, Mineola, Winnsboro, Rusk, Center, Hemphill, and
Quitman
1208 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east and northeast Texas.
* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
&&
$$
16
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
1202 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
TXZ171-172-183-184-186>191-202>208-217>224-228-240100-
/O.CON.KEWX.HT.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260724T0100Z/
Llano-Burnet-Val Verde-Edwards-Kerr-Bandera-Gillespie-Kendall-
Blanco-Hays-Kinney-Uvalde-Medina-Bexar-Comal-Guadalupe-Caldwell-
Maverick-Zavala-Frio-Atascosa-Wilson-Karnes-Gonzales-De Witt-
Dimmit-
Including the cities of Karnes City, Hondo, Rocksprings,
Kerrville, Gonzales, San Antonio, Fredericksburg, Uvalde,
Bandera, San Marcos, Lockhart, Del Rio, Brackettville, Pearsall,
Pleasanton, Cuero, Eagle Pass, Blanco, Burnet, Boerne, Llano,
Carrizo Springs, Seguin, New Braunfels, Crystal City, and
Floresville
1202 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 112.
* WHERE...Rest of South-Central Texas
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
1202 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
TXZ173-192>194-209-225-240100-
/O.CON.KEWX.HT.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260724T0100Z/
Williamson-Travis-Bastrop-Lee-Fayette-Lavaca-
Including the cities of Hallettsville, Giddings, La Grange,
Bastrop, Georgetown, and Austin
1202 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 112.
* WHERE...Bastrop, Fayette, Lavaca, Lee, Travis, and Williamson
Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
&&
$$
62
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1200 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
TXZ100>102-115>117-130>135-143>148-157>162-174-175-231900-
/O.CON.KFWD.HT.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260724T0100Z/
Young-Jack-Wise-Stephens-Palo Pinto-Parker-Erath-Hood-Somervell-
Johnson-Ellis-Henderson-Hamilton-Bosque-Hill-Navarro-Freestone-
Anderson-Coryell-Bell-McLennan-Falls-Limestone-Leon-Milam-Robertson-
Including the cities of Valley Mills, Midlothian, Corsicana,
Normangee, Decatur, Athens, Ennis, Mexia, Centerville, Gun Barrel
City, Oak Trail Shores, Granbury, Meridian, Calvert, Glen Rose,
Rockdale, Cleburne, Olney, Palestine, Waco, Hillsboro, Stephenville,
Temple, Oakwood, Burleson, Fairfield, Cameron, Groesbeck, Franklin,
Dublin, Bridgeport, Copperas Cove, Weatherford, Mineral Wells,
Hearne, Wortham, Clifton, Briar, Gatesville, Killeen, Breckenridge,
Waxahachie, Hico, Jewett, Buffalo, Jacksboro, Fort Hood, Marlin,
Teague, Graham, and Hamilton
1200 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109.
* WHERE...Portions of North and Central Texas.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity will increase the risk
for heat-related illnesses to occur, particularly for those working
or participating in outdoor activities.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take extra precautions when outside by staying hydrated, wearing
lightweight and loose fitting clothing, and limiting strenuous
activities to the early morning or evening. Check up on relatives and
neighbors. Never leave young children or pets in an enclosed vehicle,
even for a short time, as temperatures can quickly rise to
life-threatening levels.
Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To
reduce risk when outdoors, the occupational safety and health
administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded
or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be
moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency!
Call 911 ASAP if you or someone you know is exhibiting signs of heat
stroke.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1200 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
TXZ103>105-118>123-129-141-142-156-231900-
/O.CON.KFWD.HT.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260724T0100Z/
Denton-Collin-Hunt-Tarrant-Dallas-Rockwall-Kaufman-Van Zandt-
Rains-Eastland-Comanche-Mills-Lampasas-
Including the cities of Van, Cisco, Frisco, Wills Point, Canton,
Commerce, Eastland, Grand Saline, Fort Worth, Ranger, Lewisville,
Flower Mound, Emory, Denton, McKinney, East Tawakoni, Gorman,
Goldthwaite, Arlington, Rockwall, Forney, Allen, Dallas, Point,
Lampasas, Greenville, De Leon, Heath, Edgewood, Terrell, Plano,
Kaufman, Carrollton, and Comanche
1200 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109.
* WHERE...Portions of North and Central Texas.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity will increase the risk
for heat-related illnesses to occur, particularly for those working
or participating in outdoor activities.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take extra precautions when outside by staying hydrated, wearing
lightweight and loose fitting clothing, and limiting strenuous
activities to the early morning or evening. Check up on relatives and
neighbors. Never leave young children or pets in an enclosed vehicle,
even for a short time, as temperatures can quickly rise to
life-threatening levels.
Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To
reduce risk when outdoors, the occupational safety and health
administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded
or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be
moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency!
Call 911 ASAP if you or someone you know is exhibiting signs of heat
stroke.
&&
$$
Prater
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
1108 PM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026
TXZ229>234-239-244>247-344-346-347-232115-
/O.NEW.KCRP.HT.Y.0005.260723T1800Z-260724T0000Z/
La Salle-McMullen-Live Oak-Bee-Goliad-Victoria-Webb-Inland San
Patricio-Coastal Aransas-Inland Refugio-Inland Calhoun-Coastal
San Patricio-Coastal Refugio-Coastal Calhoun-
Including the cities of Victoria, Holiday Beach, Fulton, Three
Rivers, Port Lavaca, Seadrift, Cotulla, Odem, Mathis, Taft, Pawnee,
Bloomington, Orvil, Woodsboro, Tilden, Sinton, Beeville, Austwell,
Skidmore, Long Mott, George West, Rockport, Aransas Pass, Bruni,
Calliham, Encinal, Goliad, Loma Alta, Refugio, Cross, Pettus,
Ingleside, Bayside, Port O Connor, Laredo, and Portland
1108 PM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM CDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 113 expected.
* WHERE...Bee, Coastal Aransas, Coastal Calhoun, Coastal Refugio,
Coastal San Patricio, Goliad, Inland Calhoun, Inland Refugio,
Inland San Patricio, La Salle, Live Oak, McMullen, Victoria, and
Webb Counties.
* WHEN...From 1 PM to 7 PM CDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
&&
$$
BF
Coastal Flood Advisory
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
703 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
LAZ073-074-TXZ615-232015-
/O.EXA.KLCH.CF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260724T0000Z/
West Cameron-East Cameron-Lower Jefferson-
703 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.
* WHERE...In Louisiana, West Cameron and East Cameron Parishes.
In Texas, Lower Jefferson County.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...inundation of up to two feet is expected.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
354 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
GMZ330-350-231700-
/O.CON.KHGX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-260724T1100Z/
Matagorda Bay-
Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out
20 NM-
354 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with isolated gusts up to 35
kt and seas 4 to 6 ft.
* WHERE...Matagorda Bay and Coastal waters from Freeport to
Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
241 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
GMZ236-237-255-275-232045-
/O.NEW.KCRP.SC.Y.0040.260723T2000Z-260724T0600Z/
Copano, Aransas, and Redfish Bays-
San Antonio, Mesquite, and Espiritu Santo Bays-
Coastal waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel out
20 NM-
Waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel from 20 to
60 NM-
241 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 AM CDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...South winds around 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots
expected.
* WHERE...Copano, Aransas, and Redfish Bays, San Antonio,
Mesquite, and Espiritu Santo Bays, Coastal waters from Port
Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel out 20 NM and Waters from
Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel from 20 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 1 AM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Beach Hazards Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
356 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
TXZ436-231700-
/O.EXT.KHGX.BH.S.0003.260723T1200Z-260724T1100Z/
Matagorda Islands-
356 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Strong rip currents are expected.
* WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda
Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the
Bolivar Peninsula.
* WHEN...From 7 AM CDT this morning through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers
away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
$$
