Current Snapshot

The Pacific Disaster Center’s (PDC Global) Monday, July 8, 2024, Tropical Cyclone Activity Report for the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico

CURRENT TROPICAL CYCLONES:

Tropical Cyclone Beryl…according to the NHC advisory number 42 is located about 70 miles east-northeast of Tyler, Texas – Last Advisory

Tropical Cyclone Beryl – Last Advisory

FLOODING RAINS AND THE RISK OF TORNADOES CONTINUE ACROSS PORTIONS OF EASTERN TEXAS, WESTERN LOUISIANA AND ARKANSAS

The depression is moving toward the north-northeast near 17 mph (28 km/h) and this motion is expected to continue during the next couple of days.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Weakening is forecast, and Beryl is expected to become a remnant low on Tuesday.

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND

STORM SURGE:  Water levels remain elevated along the Texas coast, but should continue to recede overnight.

RAINFALL:  Heavy rainfall of 3 to 5 inches, with locally higher amounts, is expected across portions of far southeastern Oklahoma, Arkansas and southern Missouri through Tuesday. Local flash and urban flooding is expected.

TORNADOES:  Several tornadoes are possible through tonight across parts of east Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas. The tornado risk will spread into southeast Missouri, northern Tennessee, Kentucky, southern Illinois, southern Indiana, and Ohio on Tuesday.

SURF:  Swells generated by Beryl are expected to gradually decrease during the next day or so.