Flash flood risk persists in Texas as Imelda moves inland

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In first named storm to impact the Houston area since Harvey hit in August 2017, Imelda is threatening to dump up to 18 inches of rain in parts of Southeast Texas and southwestern Louisiana.

While there could be some isolated structure flooding in the Houston area, widespread house flooding from Imelda “doesn’t look likely at this point,” Lindner said.However, he said residents who live in flood prone areas should still be mindful and take extra precautions.The storm, which formed Tuesday, made landfall near Freeport, Texas, with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph .

Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday placed numerous resources on standby across Texas. The Texas Division of Emergency Management will be rostering four boat squads in coastal areas. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will be moving boats to support the Beaumont area and adjacent regions.posing a stronger threat to Bermuda

. The Category 3 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph was about 240 miles from Bermuda on Wednesday morning. Tropical Storm Jerry became the 10th named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, though it remained far from land Wednesday. Meteorologists also said newly formed Tropical Storm Lorena in the Pacific Ocean could produce heavy rains and flooding in Mexico by Thursday.

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