Category: Weather
With Beryl churning toward the Texas Gulf Coast and expected to land as a Category 1 hurricane or tropical storm, the Houston area is preparing for heavy rain, flooding, and possible tornadoes. Watches and warnings have been issued, and state government officials are preparing. The National Weather Service issued a Hurricane Warning for Matagorda County and a Tropical Storm Warning for several other counties. Voluntary evacuations have been recommended in certain areas, and the State of Texas has issued a disaster declaration for 121 counties. Houston Public Works is taking precautions by lowering Lake Houston. Various institutions, including colleges and a circus, have made preparations or cancellations due to the storm.
Keywords: Hurricane Beryl, Texas Gulf Coast, Tropical Storm, Evacuations, Disaster Preparedness, Houston Area, National Weather Service, State of Texas, Houston Public Works, Emergency Preparations
Update At: 7/7/2024