Weather Alerts

A flood advisory in effect for Galveston County

• Galveston

  Flood Advisory

  ...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following county, Galveston. * WHEN...Until 1015 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 713 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is already occurring in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Galveston Island West End, Galveston Pier 21, Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn, Offatts Bayou, Scholes Field, Galveston Pleasure Pier, The Strand and Pelican Island. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. &&