Key takeaways:
- Tropical Storm Harold is 155 miles east-southeast of Port Mansfield, Texas, with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph.
- Tropical storm warning issued from the mouth of the Rio Grande to Port O’Connor, and a tropical storm watch from Port O’Connor to Sargent, Texas.
- Heavy rain and potential flooding expected, residents advised to take necessary precautions and follow instructions of local authorities.
A tropical storm that formed in the Gulf of Mexico overnight is heading towards South Texas, bringing heavy rain and potential flooding to the area.
As of 5 a.m. EDT, Tropical Storm Harold was 155 miles east-southeast of Port Mansfield, Texas and moving inland. The National Hurricane Center said the storm had maximum sustained winds of 45 mph, with strengthening possible before it reaches the Texas coast.
The National Hurricane Center has issued a tropical storm warning from the mouth of the Rio Grande to Port O’Connor and a tropical storm watch from Port O’Connor to Sargent, Texas. Harold is already bringing heavy rains and strong winds to the warning area.
The storm is expected to bring heavy rain and potential flooding to the area, which has already been dealing with unrelenting heat all summer. Residents in the affected areas are advised to take necessary precautions and follow the instructions of local authorities.
The National Hurricane Center is closely monitoring the storm and will provide updates as the situation develops.
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