Although Montgomery County is not under a tropical storm watch, local officials said residents can expect potential heavy rainfall and wind speeds between 10-20 mph. Residents are encouraged to check emergency kits and bring inside or secure anything that could become airborne in high winds.Tropical Storm Cindy has formed in the Gulf of Mexico. A Tropical Storm Watch remains in effect from San Luis Pass to High Island, TX #houwx pic.twitter.com/9ReHIROOPZ
— NWS Houston (@NWSHouston) June 20, 2017
Gulf Tropical Storm Montgomery County heavy rainfall & wind speeds between 10&20 mph Secure anything that could become airborne
— MontgomeryCountyHSEM (@MCOEM) June 20, 2017
Montgomery County Judge Craig Doyal has advised residents to use the occasion of the tropical disturbance to review their emergency preparedness and ensure they are equipped to handle flooding, power loss and other issues that a major storm or hurricane can trigger. Although the storm is stationary, it is expected to move toward the Texas coast in the next few days, according to the National Hurricane Center. Officials predict an above-average Atlantic hurricane season this year with 11-17 named storms, five to nine of which are expected to become hurricanes, according to the NOAA climate prediction center. Hurricane season began June 1 and goes through Nov. 30. For more details and local updates throughout the week, visit www.mctxoem.org and www.weather.gov/hgx/.Heavy rain forecast has also shifted west, including #Houston and #Galveston. pic.twitter.com/MgiEtfblpU
— Tim Heller (@HellerWeather) June 20, 2017