The Fort Bend Municipal Utility District 24 (FBMUD 24) Board of Directors would like to remind residents of the information posted to the District website in regards to hurricane awareness and preparedness, ahead of TS Beryl making landfall Monday morning, July 8 2024.
Hurricane Preparedness Article: 2024 Hurricane Preparedness | Fort Bend County MUD 24 (fbmud24.com)
The National Weather Service released the following Situation Overview at 4:21pm on July 6, 2024(today):
Tropical Storm Beryl continues to advance towards the Texas Coast. The forecast track has remained relatively consistent with the previous advisory, with a landfall near the Matagorda Bay area still expected to occur late Monday morning. The storm will remain on a northwestward track through the remainder of the weekend, later turning to the north as it approaches the coastline. The system is still expected to strengthen to Category 1 Hurricane strength before it makes landfall. As a result, Hurricane Warnings and Tropical Storm Warnings have been issues for much of the Texas Coastline. Additionally, Storm Surge Warnings have been issues for portions of the coast, with the greatest impacts.
Rainfall Forecast predictions from National Hurricane Center at 3:40pm on July 7th, 2024 (today):
The Fort Bend MUD 24 Board of Directors would like to also reiterate for residents: streets are meant to be additional water conveyance methods when the amount of rainfall exceeds the storm drain and detention capacities. Residents should not drive into or through deep water, per the NOAA, TDEM, and FEMA guidance of “Turn Around, Don’t Drown”. Direct Website Information: www.noaa.gov
The Fort Bend County MUD 24 website will be updated, as needed, with information regarding weather and storm warnings, flood risks, and any possible impacts to facilities or drainage as a result of severe weather. This will ensure that you have the most recent information as it relates specifically to Fort Bend County MUD 24.
Additionally, ensure that you have the most recent information as it relates to Fort Bend County MUD 24 by signing up for the Fort Bend County MUD 24’s Resident Alert System, to receive communication through text and email updates.
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