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HURRICANE HARVEY MAKES LANDFALL ON TEXAS COAST; HARRIS COUNTY OFFICIALS MONITORING RAINFALL

HURRICANE HARVEY MAKES LANDFALL ON TEXAS COAST; HARRIS COUNTY OFFICIALS MONITORING RAINFALL

Hurricane Harvey made landfall near Rockport, Texas Friday evening as a Category 4 storm with winds around 130 mph. Hurricane Harvey has weakened after making landfall and is now a Category 1 storm. Harris County officials are monitoring the situation as rain bands move into west and southwest Harris County.

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HARRIS COUNTY RESIDENTS URGED TO FINALIZE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLANS, MONITOR WEATHER

HARRIS COUNTY RESIDENTS URGED TO FINALIZE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLANS, MONITOR WEATHER

With the potential dangerous and life threatening rainfall expected from Hurricane Harvey, residents are urged to finalize emergency preparations today and start monitoring the weather conditions throughout the weekend. Residents are also strongly encouraged to remain indoors at home, and if traveling, pay close attention to road conditions on travel routes.

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HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT MONITORING HURRICANE HARVEY - August 24

HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT MONITORING HURRICANE HARVEY - August 24

The Harris County Flood Control District along with the Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management and the National Weather Service are monitoring Hurricane Harvey as it continues to move over the southern Gulf of Mexico. Conditions are favorable for rapid intensification of Harvey over the next 24 hours. Predicted landfall is still somewhere along the mid-Texas coast Friday evening, with heavy rain impacts to Harris County that could last through early next week

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