TS Edouard - Watch Upgraded

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SITUATION (2300CDT08032008)

 

TS Edouard Continues it's westerly track at 4-6 mph with sustained winds of

45-50kts. The NHC has upgraded the watch and warning status for the Upper Texas

Coast from a Tropical Storm Watch to a Hurricane Watch. This anticipates a

strengthening in wind speed to a Cat. 1 (Saffir-Simpson scale) Hurricane within

36 hours.

 

MY ANALYSIS

 

There is little change in the storm since my earlier report. There is some model

movement indicating a landfall near Freeport - Brazoria County. There should be

little difference in wind and rainfall for the HOU-GAL area. Tomorrow will be

significant in terms of strengthening and potential threat to life and property.

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

Continue preparations and monitoring of NWS and local EM reports. All

preparations should be completed by nightfall on Monday. Interests in West

Galveston Island and low-lying Galveston and Counties should follow

recommendations of their local EM officials for potential evacuation.

 

Be aware, be prepared, be safe.

 

Larry

Houston Texas

 

" A prudent man foresees the difficulties ahead and prepares for them; the

simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. "

Proverbs 22:3