Hurricane Harvey has become a Category 2 storm as it barrels towards the Texas coast. Officials are warning people to “Get out now,” as massive flooding is expected. Harvey may drop three feet of rain in some areas.
Urging Texans in the pathway of #Harvey to heed warnings from local officials & adhere to all evacuation orders. https://t.co/wJ9fksX5Nb pic.twitter.com/NNBUesBnD6
— Gov. Greg Abbott (@GovAbbott) August 25, 2017
Here is an updated look at the radar and satellite image of Category 2 Hurricane #Harvey #houwx #glswx #txwx pic.twitter.com/HgN0Qbb983
— NWS Houston (@NWSHouston) August 25, 2017
Well before Harvey hits landfall, winds of 40 mph were being reported on shore. It is expected the hurricane will bring winds upward of 125 mph and 12-foot storm surges.
Tropical Storm force wind gusts near 40 mph are starting to be reported along some parts of the South TX Coast #txwx #Harvey
— NWS Corpus Christi (@NWSCorpus) August 25, 2017
Hurricane #Harvey, seen here in this infrared imagery from #GOES16 is now a Category 2 storm. Latest forecast info @ https://t.co/cSGOfrM0lG pic.twitter.com/V7YFb5F5Ov
— NOAA Satellites (@NOAASatellites) August 25, 2017
NOAA Hurricane Hunters flew into the eye of the storm. Video of that flight has been released and can be viewed below.
Corpus Christi is in the path of the hurricane. People there are leaving as the area braces for the first hurricane to hit Texas since 2008. It will hit landfall there “in a major way.” 12-foot storm fronts are nothing to stick around for.
A local news report from Corpus Christi regarding evacuation and current weather conditions can be seen below.
President Trump is monitoring the situation and staying in touch with Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards.
I have spoken w/ @GovAbbott of Texas and @LouisianaGov Edwards. Closely monitoring #HurricaneHarvey developments & here to assist as needed.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 25, 2017
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Source: Fox News
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