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Tropical Storm Harold makes landfall on Padre Island
Tropical Storm Harold made landfall on Padre Island in South Texas around 10 a.m. Tuesday morning according to the National Hurricane Center.
Tropical storm force winds and bands of heavy rain are expected over the next several hours as the storm continues to move ashore and head inland in a west-northwest direction at 21 miles per hour.
The NOAA buoy at Padre Island reported sustained winds of 40 mph and gusts up to 59 mph. Rainfall between 2 to 4 inches is expected across South Texas, with potentially higher amounts up to 6 inches through Wednesday. Motorists should also be aware of possible flash flooding, and never enter a roadway covered with water.
As of 11 a.m., AEP reports more than 12,000 power outages in the city, many concentrated on Padre Island and the Southside.
*This is a developing story and will be updated throughout the day.