Live Oak County, TX
Alerts
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In effect from Tuesday 07/21 4:14 PM CDT – Sunday 07/26 1:34 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Corpus Christi TX
The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas
Frio River At Tilden affecting Live Oak and McMullen Counties.
The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas
Nueces River At Cotulla affecting La Salle County.
For the Nueces River...including Cotulla, Tilden, Three Rivers, Mathis, Bluntzer, Calallen...Major flooding is forecast. For the Frio River...including Tilden...Major flooding is forecast.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.4 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to Do
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.
Areas Impacted
- Live Oak, TX
- McMullen, TX
Tips to Stay Safe
A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home.
- If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
In effect from Wednesday 07/22 12:00 PM CDT – Wednesday 07/22 8:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Corpus Christi TX
What
Heat index values up to 110 expected.
Where
Bee, Coastal Calhoun, Duval, Goliad, Inland Calhoun, Inland Kleberg, Inland Nueces, Inland Refugio, Inland San Patricio, Jim Wells, La Salle, Live Oak, McMullen, Victoria, and Webb Counties.
When
From noon to 8 PM CDT Wednesday.
Impacts
Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
What to Do
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.
Areas Impacted
- La Salle
- McMullen
- Live Oak
- Bee
- Goliad
- Victoria
- Webb
- Duval
- Jim Wells
- Inland Kleberg
- Inland Nueces
- Inland San Patricio
- Inland Refugio
- Inland Calhoun
- Coastal Calhoun
Tips to Stay Safe
A Heat Advisory means dangerous heat conditions are happening now or soon. Take action before, during and after the heat to stay safe.
- Stay in air-conditioned spaces if possible. Find cooling centers or places with AC in your community that you can go to, like libraries or shopping malls.
- Stay hydrated and stock up on clean drinking water to get you through multiple days of heat.
- Reschedule outdoor activities for cooler times of the day, and take breaks in the shade or air conditioning.
- Cover windows with curtains or shades, or use window reflectors designed to reflect heat back outside.
- Check on friends, family, and neighbors, especially those who do not have air conditioning or spend much of their time alone.
Make sure you know the signs of heat-related illness and how to respond.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Nueces & Frio Flooding
Created by the NWS Corpus Christi WFO
The Nueces River at Cotulla is currently in Major flood stage with a crest near 28 ft expected overnight. The Frio River at Tilden is expected to enter into minor flood stage early Tuesday and cresting in Major Flood Stage later Tuesday.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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