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...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...West Fork San Jacinto near Humble.

* WHEN...Until late Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 49.3 feet, Minor lowland flooding begins in the
vicinity of the gauge. North side turnaround at US 59 begins to
flood. Low points on Thelma Road, Aqua Vista Drive, and Riverview
Drive begin to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 49.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 45.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this afternoon to a crest of 49.7 feet just after midnight
tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow
evening.
- Flood stage is 49.3 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
49.7 feet on 11/13/2008.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Fld   Observed           Forecasts (2 pm CDT)
Location             Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Mon   Tue   Wed

West Fork San Jacinto
Humble               49.3  49.2  Sun 12 pm CD 49.5  48.9  48.4


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...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...East Fork San Jacinto near New Caney.

* WHEN...Until Wednesday afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 66.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 54.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:00 AM CDT Sunday was 67.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Wednesday morning and continue falling to 51.9 feet
Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 58.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
66.2 feet on 03/31/2018.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Fld   Observed           Forecasts (10 am CDT)
Location             Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Mon   Tue   Wed

East Fork San Jacinto
New Caney            58.0  66.0  Sun 9 am CDT 61.3  62.1  56.5


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...Ozone Action Day...

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an
Ozone Action Day for the Houston, Galveston, and Brazoria area for
Sunday, May 19, 2024.

Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing
high levels of ozone pollution in the Houston, Galveston, and
surrounding areas on Sunday. You can help prevent ozone pollution by
sharing a ride, walking, riding a bicycle, taking your lunch to
work, avoiding drive through lanes, conserving energy and keeping
your vehicle properly tuned.

For more information on ozone:
Ozone: The Facts www.tceq.texas.gov/airquality/monops/ozonefacts.html
EPA AirNow: www.airnow.gov/?city=Houston&state=TX&country=USA
Take Care of Texas:
www.takecareoftexas.org/conservation-tips/keep-our-air-clean