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Tropical Storm Harold moves inland over Kenedy County in south Texas
Tropical Storm Harold made landfall on Padre Island in South Texas around 10 a.m. Tuesday morning according to the National Hurricane Center. Here are live updates:
Storm moves inland over Kenedy County
By 1 p.m. the National Weather Service reported that the storm had moved inland over Kenedy County in south Texas and was located around 20 miles east-southeast of Hebbronville. The storm “is moving to the west-northwest at around 21 mph. Observations from the Coastal Bend show wind gusts from 50 to 60 mph.”
City of Corpus Christi spokesman Robert Gonzales said via email that the traffic signal at the intersection at Park Road 22 and Whitecap Boulevard is not working due to a loss of power in the area.
“Please advise motorists to use caution or avoid the area if possible,” he said.
Tornado warnings
The National Weather Service of Corpus Christi has announced tornado warnings for the following cities and counties:
- Kleberg County until 8:30 a.m.
- Benavides and Realitos until 11:45 a.m.
- Freer and Seven Sisters until 11:45 a.m.
- Beeville until 11:45 a.m.
- Mathis, St. Paul and Sinton until noon
- Goliad until noon
- Bee and Live Oak counties until 11:45 a.m.
- Three Rivers and Normanna until 12:30 p.m.
- Duval, La Salle, McMullen and Webb counties until 12:30 a.m.
- Orange Grove until 12:30 p.m.
- Tilden and Calliham until 12:45 p.m.
More photos:Tropical Storm Harold brings wind and rain to the Coastal Bend
Tropical Storm Harold makes landfall
Tropical Storm Harold made landfall on Padre Island in South Texas around 10 a.m. Tuesday morning according to the National Hurricane Center.
Tropical storm force winds and bands of heavy rain are expected over the next several hours as the storm continues to move ashore and head inland in a west-northwest direction at 21 miles per hour.
The NOAA buoy at Padre Island reported sustained winds of 40 mph and gusts up to 59 mph. Rainfall between 2 to 4 inches is expected across South Texas, with potentially higher amounts up to 6 inches through Wednesday. Motorists should also be aware of possible flash flooding, and never enter a roadway covered with water.
As of 11 a.m., AEP reports more than 12,000 power outages in the city, many concentrated on Padre Island and the Southside.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi said via email it has extended remote work operations through the end of day today.*This is a developing story and will be updated throughout the day.