Hermine's Flood Danger, Even Well After Landfall
Flooding will be a serious concern from Tropical Storm Hermine in northeastern Mexico and Texas.
The AccuWeather.com Hurricane Center has the latest statistics on Hermine.
Widespread drenching rain will pour down across southern Texas and northeastern Mexico tonight into Tuesday as Hermine moves farther inland. By the end of Tuesday, these areas will be inundated by 4 to 8 inches of rain with localized amounts of up to a foot.
Flooding will quickly ensue in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Small streams and creeks will rise rapidly and overflow their banks. Residents, especially those in flood-prone areas, should spend today planning for possible evacuation orders.
Officials may be forced to close roads that become inundated with flood waters.
Even if barricades are not in place, motorists are reminded never to drive through a road covered in water. The roadway underneath may be washed away or the water's swift current could sweep away your vehicle.
The danger of flooding in southern Texas and northeastern Mexico will persist several days after Hermine departs. Similar to what occurred in the wake of Hurricane Alex, the Rio Grande River will eventually rise as the flood waters drain downstream.
As the river becomes swollen, neighboring land and communities will be at risk for flooding.
The flood threat is not just confined to northeastern Mexico and southern Texas. Hermine will continue to unleash torrential rainfall well after it moves inland and loses its tropical storm status.
Hermine will spread its drenching rain northward across central Texas Tuesday into Wednesday. Rainfall totals between 3 and 6 inches are expected with locally higher amounts. Once again, flooding could easily result.
Cities in danger of receiving the flooding rain include San Antonio, Junction and Abilene.
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