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WGUS74 KBRO 120246
FFSBRO

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
946 PM CDT TUE SEP 11 2018

TXC215-120400-
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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Hidalgo TX-
946 PM CDT TUE SEP 11 2018

...THIS IS A FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR THE CITY OF DONNA...

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN HIDALGO COUNTY...

At 941 PM CDT, emergency management reported heavy rain due to
showers and thunderstorms over the city of Donna. 2 to 4 inches of
rain have fallen. Flash flooding is occurring and water rescues have
been requested in the area and are ongoing. Water is reported into
homes in the city of Donna.

This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for the city of Donna is a
PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Weslaco, Donna, Elsa, Maria Alicia P Munoz Elementary School, Donna
Public Library, La Blanca, Edcouch-Elsa High School, Weslaco Mid
Valley Airport, A.p. Solis Middle School and Weslaco City Hall.

Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the
warned area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now. This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as
well as other drainage areas and low lying spots.

&&

LAT...LON 2606 9807 2607 9808 2606 9808 2606 9810
      2607 9811 2635 9811 2633 9797 2605 9797
      2607 9798 2606 9799 2607 9800 2606 9801
      2607 9801 2606 9802 2607 9803 2604 9804
      2605 9806 2604 9808

$$

CASTILLO
