Tropical storm warning now in effect

Published 10:26 am Monday, August 28, 2017

10:20 a.m.  Mon Aug 28 2017

From the National Weather Service

…TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT…

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A Tropical Storm Warning means Tropical storm wind conditions are

expected somewhere within this area and within the next 36 hours

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED

    – Beaumont

    – Nederland

    – Port Arthur

    – Sabine Pass

* WIND

    – LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Equivalent Tropical Storm force wind

        – Peak Wind Forecast: 30-40 mph with gusts to 55 mph

        – Window for Tropical Storm force winds: until Wednesday

          evening

    – CURRENT THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY: Elevated

        – Remain braced against the reasonable threat for tropical

          storm force wind of 39 to 57 mph.

        – To be safe, efforts should fully focus on avoiding injury.

          Properties remain subject to limited wind impacts.

        – Now is the time to hide from the wind. Remain sheltered

          until the hazardous wind subsides.