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Tropical Storm Nicholas to make landfall near Matagorda Bay Monday Evening
Tropical Storm Nicholas moves in, near Matagorda Bay Monday Evening. As Nicholas makes landfall, conditions will improve in the Coastal Bend.
Mariah Gallegos (KIII TV), Ryan Shoptaugh, KIII Weather, Joe DeCarlo
7:19 PM EDT July 29, 2021
5:55 PM EDT September 13, 2021
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — 4 p.m. UPDATE:
Nicholas has strengthened 5mph since 1pm and is now a 65 mph tropical storm; winds gusting up to 75 mph. Nicholas is moving NNE at 12 mph. It’s about 60-70 miles away from Matagorda Bay.
The 4PM NHC update takes Nicholas near Matagorda Bay at landfall this evening as a 70 mph tropical storm. Nicholas then slows and weakens over SE Texas and Louisiana through Thursday, where flooding rains will be the primary threat – 6-12″ possible there.
WIND: Nicholas will continue to bring tropical storm force conditions to parts of the Coastal Bend through Monday night. Winds will be northwesterly as the storm moves in to the Middle Texas Gulf Coast.
RAIN: With a track a little farther into the Gulf of Mexico, rain totals will be lower, with areas around Copano/San Antonio Bay still getting another 1-3″. Rain (like winds) will be moving in from the NW, wrapping around the west side of Nicholas. Rain chances drop after midnight in the Coastal Bend.
SURGE: Baffin Bay and Corpus Christi Bay will see a reduction in storm surge through Monday night with winds coming in from the N/NW. Some flooding on the bay side of barrier islands/canals will be possible overnight. 3-5 ft. surge near Matagorda Bay, where landfall is expected.
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September is historically the most active time of the Atlantic hurricane season. This is when we see the most frequent long track storms come off of Africa. The Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and Atlantic Basin are all ‘open’ for tropical activity.
August and September are when the Atlantic Hurricane Season traditionally becomes more active. Warmer waters and a more favorable environment for tropical develop become more prevalent. Be weather aware and keep up with the forecast.
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