⚠️ Tropical Storm Watch – Chambers – Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Tropical Storm Watch issued July 22 at 7:01AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Details

A Tropical Storm Watch means tropical storm-force winds are possible
somewhere within this area within the next 48 hours

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED
– Anahuac
– Beach City
– Mont Belview

* WIND
– LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind
– Peak Wind Forecast: 10-20 mph with gusts to 30 mph

– THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Wind less than 39 mph
– PLAN: The sustained wind should remain less than tropical
storm force. Conditions may still be gusty.
– PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to guard against
tropical winds at this time.
– ACT: Ensure emergency readiness should the forecast change.

– POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
– Little to no potential impacts from wind.

* STORM SURGE
– LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Localized storm surge possible
– Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 1-3 feet
above ground somewhere within surge prone areas
– Window of concern: Thursday morning until Friday morning

– THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm
surge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground
– PLAN: Plan for storm surge flooding greater than 1 foot
above ground.
– PREPARE: Complete preparations for storm surge flooding,
especially in low-lying vulnerable areas, before conditions
become unsafe.
– ACT: Leave immediately if evacuation orders are given for
your area.

– POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited
– Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along
immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas
farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore.
– Sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become
overspread with surge water. Driving conditions dangerous
in places where surge water covers the road.
– Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes,
mainly in usually vulnerable locations. Strong rip currents.
– Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks,
boardwalks, and piers. A few small craft broken away from
moorings.

* FLOODING RAIN
– LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
– Peak Rainfall Amounts: No significant rainfall forecast

– THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Little or no
potential for flooding rain
– PLAN: There is little or no potential for flooding rain.
– PREPARE: Little to no preparations are needed to protect
against flooding rain at this time.
– ACT: Monitor for changes to the forecast.

– POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
– Little to no potential impacts from flooding rain.

* TORNADO
– LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
– Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes

– THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Tornadoes not expected
– PLAN: Tornadoes are not expected. Showers and thunderstorms
with gusty winds may still occur.
– PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to protect
against tornadoes at this time. Keep informed of the latest
tornado situation.
– ACT: Listen for changes in the forecast.

– POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
– Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes.

* FOR MORE INFORMATION:
– Hurricane Preparedness: Federal Emergency Management Agency
– http://ready.gov/hurricanes
– Local weather conditions and forecasts: NWS Houston/Galveston, TX
– http://www.weather.gov/hgx/

This alert was automatically posted by SkyGuard, MWSC’s severe weather alerting system. Source: National Weather Service.