All eyes are on Texas this morning as Tropical Storm Harvey has intensified as it makes its way north:
Scary trend in the morning satellite. If you live along the #Texas coast, please heed the advice today from local officials. #Harvey pic.twitter.com/CtGgOQkDFQ
— Michael Lowry (@MichaelRLowry) August 24, 2017
But even if the storm does not intensify into a hurricane, a “major impact” is expected:
Harvey is now a Tropical Storm, producing winds of 45 mph. This storm will have a major impact on TX. pic.twitter.com/T3NOzeeimg
— KIII 3 News (@kiii3news) August 24, 2017
The storm is projected to make landfall Friday night…
https://twitter.com/BeverlyFOX47/status/900658775685816320
…possibly at hurricane strength:
NHC forecasts #Harvey to be at least a hurricane at landfall on Saturday along SE Texas coast. pic.twitter.com/a80w0hlNNR
— Ryan Maue (@RyanMaue) August 24, 2017
Flooding and storm surge are the major concerns at this point:
#Harvey could bring up to four feet of rainfall to parts of the Texas coast — a full year’s worth of rain in 5 days.https://t.co/uVjElB7EYl
— Eric Holthaus (@EricHolthaus) August 24, 2017
New watches/warnings. Flood watch will go in effect Friday afternoon through Sunday. Tropical Storm Watch up to Atascosa. #kens5eyewitness pic.twitter.com/ID6SX4pVu9
— Jared Silverman (@JaredKENS5) August 24, 2017
Stay safe, everyone:
People are buying up water at a Kroger in #Sugarland in preparation for Tropical Storm #Harvey Photo credit: Wally Crow @KPRC2 pic.twitter.com/dW06ZkFy0s
— Sara Donchey (@SaraDonchey) August 24, 2017
Reminder — This is what could happen:
All these people making jokes about #Harvey obviously weren't here for Tropical Storm Allison. Let me refresh your memory. pic.twitter.com/ZmOlpHJfRi
— Babe Ruthless ⚾️ (@ChargeTheMoundx) August 23, 2017
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