Tropical Storm Warning issued September 1 at 4:05AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED
- Bolivar
- Crystal Beach
- High Island

* WIND
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Potential tropical storm force gusts.
- Peak Wind Forecast: Generally 20-30 MPH, but gusting over 45
MPH within heavy rainbands. Higher winds likely if center
deviates west of the track.

- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY:
- The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: Plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical storm
force.
- PREPARE: Efforts to protect property should now be
underway. Prepare for limited wind damage.
- ACT: Act now to complete preparations before the wind
becomes hazardous.

- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited but track dependent
- Potential for some tree damage, especially if the center
deviates west of the track.
- Scattered power and communications outages are possible.
- Wind impacts higher if center deviates west of the track.

* STORM SURGE
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Storm surge impacts minimal
- Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 1-2 feet
above ground somewhere within surge prone areas
- Window of concern: through this afternoon.



* FLOODING RAIN
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect
- Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 3-6 inches, with locally
higher amounts

- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for
moderate flooding rain
- The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from
the previous assessment.
- PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for
moderate flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues
are possible.
- PREPARE: Consider protective actions if you are in an area
vulnerable to flooding.
- ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take
action may result in serious injury or loss of life.



* FOR MORE INFORMATION:
- Hurricane Preparedness: Federal Emergency Management Agency
- http://ready.gov/hurricanes
- Local weather conditions and forecasts: NWS Houston/Galveston, TX
- http://www.weather.gov/hgx/